Position Announcements: Associate Service Fellows
Division of Violence Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Prevention Development and Evaluation Branch in the Division of Violence Prevention at CDC is announcing two openings for Associate Service Fellows. We are seeking candidates at the master’s level or higher with interests and background in conducting research on violence prevention. The positions are for the following research teams:
1. Health Economics and Policy Research Team. Contact: Curtis Florence – cflorence@cdc.gov, (770) 488-1398
2. Sexual Violence and Youth Violence Team. Contact: Great Massetti – gmassetti@cdc.gov, (770) 488-3943
*Note that this position was previously posted with a closing date of 12/19/08. The closing date has been extended to 1/20/09. All individuals who submitted application materials will receive full consideration.
Please see attached position descriptions for more information. Applicants must indicate the specific position to which they are submitting an application clearly in their application materials. The closing date for both positions is January 20, 2009. Applications may be submitted by email or fax to the contact person for each posting.
Associate Service Fellowship
Division of Violence Prevention
Health Economics and Policy Research Team
Position and Organization: The Division of Violence Prevention (DVP) in the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking an Associate Service Fellow to work with the Health Economics and Policy Research Team in the Prevention Development and Evaluation Branch (PDEB). The Prevention Development and Evaluation Branch (PDEB) supports intramural and extramural violence prevention research projects. Efforts include the prevention of youth violence, child maltreatment, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and suicide.
Fellowship Overview: The fellow will contribute to health economics research related to violence prevention strategies, programs, and policies. Specifically, the fellow will assist in the administration of extramural projects (cooperative agreements and contracts); provide assistance to extramural grantees on all aspects of program operations, including budget and fiscal matters and scientific regulatory processes (e.g., IRB/OMB); provide technical assistance and research support to health economists and policy researchers for multiple research projects on violence prevention; contribute to all aspects of preparing, analyzing, and disseminating research projects and findings; conduct data analyses; develop tables and graphics for data presentation; and collaborate in preparing studies for reports and scientific journals.
Qualifications: This fellowship is open to all citizens of the United States or legal permanent residents with a work authorization. Applicants are responsible for obtaining the necessary work authorization. Applicants must have successfully completed a master’s degree or higher in economics, public policy, public health or a related field (e.g. statistics, criminology, sociology).
Experience and/or applied coursework in (a) research methods and study design; (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data; and (c) applying statistical techniques such as simple and multiple correlation, regression modeling, analysis of variance, and significance testing is highly desirable. Skill in using SAS, STATA, SPSS, SUDAAN, or other statistical software for complex quantitative data is expected. Strong speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills are also highly desirable.
Terms of Appointment: The Associate Service Fellow will be offered an initial 2year appointment, which may be extended up to 2 years by mutual agreement. A starting date will be determined by mutual agreement. An initial salary of $58,206 – $90,698 will be offered based on education and experience. Salary increases will be commensurate with performance. Associate Service Fellows are eligible for sick leave, annual leave, thrift savings (401(k) equivalent), and health and life insurance. A flexible work schedule is also available.
Application Process: Applications will be accepted through January 20, 2009. Interested applicants should submit 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a cover letter describing experience in prevention and/or behavioral science-related research and data management, and 3) a copy of transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate credits (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this time) to Dr. Curtis Florence, at cflorence@cdc.gov, or by fax at 770-488-1011 (if sending by fax, please send email notification to Dr. Florence to ensure proper routing).
**CDC/DVP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.**
Associate Service Fellowship
Division of Violence Prevention
Sexual Violence and Community Violence Team
Position and Organization: The Division of Violence Prevention (DVP) in the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking an Associate Service Fellow to work with the Sexual, Community, and Youth Violence Team in the Prevention Development and Evaluation Branch (PDEB). The Prevention Development and Evaluation Branch (PDEB) supports intramural and extramural violence prevention research projects. Efforts include the prevention of youth violence, child maltreatment, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, and suicide.
Fellowship Overview: The fellow will contribute to research on the development, implementation, and evaluation of violence prevention strategies, programs, and policies. Specifically, the fellow will assist in the administration of extramural projects (cooperative agreements and contracts); provide assistance to extramural grantees on all aspects of program operations, including budget and fiscal matters and scientific regulatory processes (e.g., IRB/OMB); provide technical assistance and research support to behavioral scientists and epidemiologists for multiple research projects on violence prevention; contribute to all aspects of preparing, analyzing, and disseminating research projects and findings; conduct data analyses; develop tables and graphics for data presentation; and collaborate in preparing studies for reports and scientific journals.
Qualifications: This fellowship is open to all citizens of the United States or legal permanent residents with a work authorization. Applicants are responsible for obtaining the necessary work authorization. Applicants must have successfully completed a master’s degree or higher in psychology, epidemiology, public health, or a related field (e.g. sociology, social or health sciences, etc).
Experience and/or applied coursework in (a) research methods and study design; (b) collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data; and (c) applying statistical techniques such as simple and multiple correlation, regression modeling, analysis of variance, and significance testing is highly desirable. Skill in using SAS, STATA, SPSS, SUDAAN, or other statistical software for complex quantitative data is expected. Strong speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills are also highly desirable.
Terms of Appointment: The Associate Service Fellow will be offered an initial 2-year appointment, which may be extended up to 2 years by mutual agreement. A starting date will be determined by mutual agreement. An initial salary of $58,206 – $90,698 will be offered based on education and experience. Salary increases will be commensurate with performance. Associate Service Fellows are eligible for sick leave, annual leave, thrift savings (401(k) equivalent), and health and life insurance. A flexible work schedule is also available.
Application Process: Applications will be accepted through January 20, 2009. Interested applicants should submit 1) a curriculum vitae, 2) a cover letter describing experience in prevention and/or behavioral science-related research and data management, and 3) a copy of transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate credits (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this time) to Dr. Greta Massetti at gmassetti@cdc.gov or by fax at 770-488-1011 (if sending by fax, please send email notification to Dr. Massetti to ensure proper routing).
**CDC/DVP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, color, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation.**
