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CDC Ambassador for Suite of Online GIS Tools for Chronic Disease Surveillance Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in United States
Degree Level
Master's
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time ORISE appointment with a participant stipend; stipend rate varies by opportunity, location, education, and experience, and the appointment is contingent on the availability of funds.
Deadline
Dec 18, 2026
Country
United States
University
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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This ORISE opportunity at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention places a participant in the Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch of the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention within the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion in Atlanta, Georgia.
The project focuses on CDC’s suite of online GIS and mapping tools for chronic disease surveillance, including the Atlas of Heart Disease and Stroke, Local Trends Dashboard, Map Widget, Quick Maps, Map Gallery, and Rate Stabilizing Tools. Under mentor guidance, the participant will learn how these tools support spatial and epidemiological analyses of heart disease, stroke, and related risk factors at county and census-tract levels.
The experience emphasizes applied geospatial work, including data integration across multiple public health sources, development of case-study analyses using layered spatial datasets, and use of GIS methods to examine community health characteristics and geographic patterns related to chronic disease. The participant will also explore how mapping products and surveillance outputs are evaluated, visualized, and communicated for diverse public health audiences.
The opportunity includes exposure to how state and local health departments, CDC-funded recipients, Tribal Epidemiology Centers, health systems, community organizations, and academic institutions use GIS tools and surveillance information to support chronic disease prevention and public health planning. The participant will also gain experience in literature review, quality control for data visualizations, and scientific information management related to public health communication materials.
Overall, this is a research and training opportunity centered on geospatial epidemiology, public health data visualization, and communication of chronic disease surveillance findings.
Funding details
Full-time ORISE appointment with a participant stipend; stipend rate varies by opportunity, location, education, and experience, and the appointment is contingent on the availability of funds.
What's required
The candidate should have received or currently be pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in a relevant field such as public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, geography, education, communications, or a similar field. The degree must have been received within the past five years or the applicant must still be pursuing it. U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred qualifications include experience with data visualization software, ArcGIS or other mapping software, spatial or spatiotemporal data analysis, literature reviews, scientific communication or training, strong written and oral communication skills, and communicating with both technical and non-technical audiences.
How to apply
Scroll to the bottom of the opportunity page and click APPLY. Submit an application, transcripts, a current resume/CV, and one educational or professional recommendation; the application will not be reviewed until the recommendation is submitted. All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
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