CDC Import Permit Program Fellowship in Data Analytics, Automation, and BioPermit Innovation

Organization

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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11/6/2026 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling-basis.

A research opportunity is available in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia.

This exciting opportunity with the CDC IPP supports CDC’s mission to protect America from health, safety and security threats. The CDC IPP regulates the importation of infectious biological materials that could cause disease in humans to prevent their introduction and spread into the U.S. The program ensures that the importation of these agents is monitored and that facilities receiving permits have appropriate biosafety measures in place to use the imported agents.

Import permits are issued through a new I.T. system, Bio Permit. Training as a member of the CDC IPP, you will collaborate with computer and health scientists to develop enhancements for Bio Permit and improvements to the electronic database. Additionally, you will also gain experience analyzing and visualizing trends related to importing infectious biological agents into the United States.

• Gain experience supporting CDC efforts to prevent the introduction and spread of infectious biological agents into the United States.
• Learn how the CDC Import Permit Program regulates the importation of infectious materials that may cause human disease.
• Develop an understanding of permit-review processes, biosafety requirements, and oversight of facilities receiving imported infectious agents.
• Collaborate with computer scientists and public health professionals to enhance the Bio Permit information technology system and electronic database.
• Build skills in data management, analysis, and visualization of trends related to infectious biological-agent importation.
• Gain exposure to the intersection of public health policy, biosafety, regulatory science, and health information technology.

The mentor for this opportunity is Glen DeGruy (ivj7). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

2026.

The appointment will initially be for one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC and is contingent on the availability of funds.

The appointment is full time.

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.

This opportunity is available to U.S. citizens only.

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. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program.

Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE. 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).

Please visit our Program Website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email CDCrpp and include the reference code for this opportunity.

The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor's or master's degree in one of the relevant fields (data science, bioinformatics, health informatics, computer science, information systems, statistics, biological sciences, microbiology, or a related field). Degree must have been received within the past five years.

• Interdisciplinary training combining biological or public health sciences with data analytics or information technology is desirable.
• Experience with data analysis, data visualization, data modeling, database design, and/or data curation
• Experience using Microsoft Power BI and Excel to analyze data and develop reports, dashboards, or other data products
• Familiarity with relational databases,…