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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
3 days ago
CDC Birth Defects Surveillance and Research Fellowship Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in United States
Degree Level
Master's
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Stipend of $5,439.25–$5,885.25 per month; appointment initially for one year and may be renewed subject to funding availability.
Deadline
Dec 4, 2026
Country
United States
University
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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This fellowship is hosted by the Infant Outcomes Monitoring, Research, and Prevention Branch within the Division of Birth Defects and Infant Disorders at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. The project sits in CDC’s National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities and focuses on work that supports birth defects surveillance, research, and prevention.
Participants train under an assigned mentor and work across projects related to maternal and infant health, including efforts to decrease substance exposure in pregnancy, improve care for individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, support global monitoring and prevention of birth defects, and respond to emerging threats that affect infant health. The fellowship emphasizes the translation of scientific evidence into clear communication products and the use of data to inform surveillance, prevention, and public-health action.
Training activities may include literature searching and evidence synthesis, learning how epidemiologic surveillance and research studies are conducted in public-health settings, developing scientific communication materials for web-based and consumer audiences, using statistical software for data analysis and summary, working with healthcare claims and health-record data, analyzing large population-based datasets, collaborating with clinical-site partners on medical-record data processes, and preparing manuscripts, posters, presentations, fact sheets, and other materials for scientific and public-health audiences.
The opportunity is based at the CDC Chamblee Campus and is part of a research environment that combines surveillance, epidemiology, communication science, and prevention-oriented work focused on mothers, babies, and infant health outcomes.
Funding details
Stipend of $5,439.25–$5,885.25 per month; appointment initially for one year and may be renewed subject to funding availability.
What's required
The candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master's degree in a relevant field. The degree must have been received within the past five years, or be anticipated by 2027-06-30. Preferred qualifications include a strong quantitative/programming background; experience analyzing data with SAS, R, Python and/or other statistical software; experience managing and analyzing large datasets from complex survey designs; knowledge of large datasets; experience conducting epidemiologic, nutritional epidemiology, and/or genetics analyses; experience conducting scientific literature reviews; experience producing technical or scientific reports, presentations, and/or manuscripts; and excellent oral and written communication skills.
How to apply
Scroll to the bottom of the opportunity page and click APPLY. Submit the application, transcripts, a current resume/CV, and one educational or professional recommendation. Ensure all documents are in English or include an official English translation, and note that the application will remain incomplete until one recommendation is submitted.
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