Atlanta, GA: Epidemiology Fellow, Bacterial Zoonoses Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Job Title: Epidemiology Fellow
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Organization: CDC
Posted: 4/28/2008
Type: Contract
Classification: Epidemiology
Industry: Federal Government
Number of Openings: 2
Location: Atlanta, GA USA
Compensation: $40,000-$45,000

Position Description: Evaluation and improvement of surveillance and response to Burkholderia (melioidosis and glanders) outbreaks Laboratory-based surveillance for antimicrobial resistant Nocardia spp.

The duration of the position is one year with the possibility for extension pending funding. The position will be located in Atlanta, Georgia at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Working hours are 40 hours per week. The stipend offered is commensurate with education and experience. Successful candidates must be available to begin their fellowship no later than July 2008.


Qualifications: The applicant should possess a Masters Degree in an applicable field, such as Masters of Public Health, from an accredited university awarded within the past 5 years. Preference will be given to those persons with degrees and work/volunteer experience in public or international health fields or microbiology laboratory science-related fields. Good written and oral communication skills are needed. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team setting are important. Ability to work with people from different cultures is also essential.

Organization Description: The Bacterial Zoonoses Branch (BZB) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is looking for candidates interested in the epidemiology of bacterial zoonoses and bacterial special pathogens. BZB is the lead at CDC for bacterial zoonotic diseases such as anthrax, brucellosis, glanders, melioidosis, and leptospirosis; atypical Mycobacterium infections (Buruli Ulcer and Hansen’s Disease); actinomycotic disease; and critical illness caused by unusual or unidentified bacterial pathogens. For these areas, BZB provides national and international assistance in: investigating and controlling epidemics; advancing the epidemiologic knowledge of these diseases and pathogens in the United States and abroad; developing, implementing, and evaluating prevention strategies for these diseases; and providing subject matter expertise and response for potential bioterrorism related to zoonotic pathogens. In support of these activities, BZB has positions available as one year fellowships. Fellows will be supported through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE; http://orise.orau.gov/), and assigned to BZB.

Closing Date: 5/16/2008
Desired Starting Date: 7/1/2008
Contact Name: Theresa Smith, Epidemiologist
Contact Location: 1600 Clifton Rd, NE MS C-09
Atlanta GA 30333
USA
Contact Phone: (404) 639-4498
Contact Fax:
Contact Email: tlsmith@cdc.gov
Web Address: http://
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit the following information to Dr. Theresa Smith at tis1@cdc.gov by May 16, 2008: 1)A cover letter describing your interest, relevant experience for the position, demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting, and demonstrated ability to interact with people from various cultures. 2)A curriculum vita, describing education and current and past employment.

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