{"id":61556,"date":"2026-07-21T19:53:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T19:53:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/cdc-health-communications-research-and-evaluation-fellowship\/"},"modified":"2026-08-15T20:21:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T00:21:00","slug":"cdc-health-communications-research-and-evaluation-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"ch_job","link":"https:\/\/www.monmouth.edu\/career-development\/job\/cdc-health-communications-research-and-evaluation-fellowship\/","title":{"rendered":"CDC Health Communications Research and Evaluation Fellowship"},"content":{"rendered":"

Application Deadline<\/strong><\/p>\n

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9\/25\/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone<\/p>\n

Description<\/strong><\/p>\n

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*Applications\u00a0will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.<\/strong><\/p>\n

CDC\u00a0Office and Location:<\/strong>\u00a0A research opportunity is currently available with\u00a0the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC works to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.<\/p>\n

Research Project:\u00a0<\/strong>This opportunity focuses on research and communication related to vaccine-preventable diseases, respiratory illnesses, and public health prevention strategies within the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) Office of Center Communication. Under the guidance of a mentor, participants will engage in training activities that explore how audience research, health communication, and evaluation approaches are used to inform public health messaging across the lifespan. The learning experience may include participation in qualitative and quantitative research activities related to knowledge, attitudes, practices, and communication preferences associated with vaccines, immunization, and respiratory illness prevention. Participants may also gain exposure to communication strategies used to educate diverse audiences about vaccine-preventable and non-vaccine-preventable diseases within the scope of the Center\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n

Learning Objectives:\u00a0<\/strong>Through this mentored learning experience, you will develop knowledge of vaccine-preventable diseases, respiratory illness prevention, immunization communication, and audience-centered public health messaging. You will strengthen skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods, including literature review, needs assessment, development of evaluation approaches, design of data collection instruments, and interpretation of research findings related to health communication. You will also gain experience developing and refining communication materials and messages tailored to specific populations using evidence-informed communication strategies. In addition, you will build scientific communication and professional development skills through participation in presentations, seminars, conferences, collaborative discussions, and preparation of summaries or manuscripts related to public health communication research.<\/p>\n

Mentor(s):\u00a0<\/strong>The mentor for this opportunity\u00a0is Dayle Kern (ltt0@cdc.gov<\/u><\/a>).\u00a0If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).<\/p>\n

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: September 28, 2026.\u00a0<\/strong>Start date is flexible and will\u00a0depend on a variety of\u00a0factors.<\/p>\n

Appointment Length:\u00a0<\/strong>The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be\u00a0renewed upon\u00a0recommendation of\u00a0CDC\u00a0and is contingent on the availability of funds.<\/p>\n

Level of Participation:\u00a0<\/strong>The appointment is full time.<\/p>\n

Participant Stipend:<\/strong> Stipend rates may vary based on numerous factors, including opportunity, location, education, and experience. If you are interviewed, you can inquire about the exact stipend rate at that time and if selected, your appointment offer will include the monthly stipend rate.<\/p>\n

Citizenship Requirements:\u00a0<\/strong>This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens\u00a0only.<\/p>\n

ORISE Information:\u00a0<\/strong>This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC.\u00a0Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.\u00a0Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.<\/p>\n

The successful applicant(s) will be required to comply with Environmental, Safety and Health (ES&H) requirements of the hosting facility, including but not limited to, COVID-19 requirements (e.g. facial covering, physical distancing, testing, vaccination).<\/p>\n

Questions:<\/strong>\u00a0Please visit our Program Website<\/u><\/a>.\u00a0After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email\u00a0CDCrpp@orau.org<\/u><\/a>\u00a0and include the reference code for this opportunity.<\/p>\n

Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The qualified candidate should have received a\u00a0master’s degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years.<\/p>\n

Preferred skills:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n