CDC ATSDR Office of Innovation and Analytics Fellowship

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

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• 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.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the major operation components of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC protects 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.

CDC increases the health security of our nation. As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health threats. To accomplish its mission, CDC conducts important science and provides health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats, and responds when these arise.

As an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) participant, you will engage in training in scientific methods and analytical approaches used to support the mission of the ATSDR Office of Innovation and Analytics (OIA). You will gain hands‑on experience with computational, data science, and other analytical tools, including software and open‑source resources, to evaluate, analyze, interpret, and communicate scientific information relevant to environmental and public health.

Training will include literature reviews, principles of public health, toxicology, chemistry, exposure science, risk assessment, data analytics, technical report preparation, and oral communication skills to effectively communicate scientific findings to technical and non‑technical audiences. Through participation in OIA projects and activities, you will develop a broad understanding of innovative scientific approaches that support ATSDR's mission to protect communities from harmful environmental exposures.

You will have a chance to participate with Simulation Science Section (SSS), Toxicology Section (TS), and Geospatial Research, Analysis, and Services Program (GRASP) scientists.

• When training with the SSS, under the guidance of a mentor, you will further your understanding of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) and the application of machine learning/artificial intelligence (ML/AI) in environmental health. This project aligns with ATSDR's current strategic initiatives and will provide you with opportunities to engage in emerging scientific priorities while advancing innovative methods that support the agency's public health mission.
• When training with TS, under the guidance of a mentor, you will further your understanding of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) as well as risk assessment. You will gain experience engaging with complex scientific information from a variety of disciplines related to MNPS, as well as data visualization via experience engaging with the tox dashboard.
• There is also an opportunity to train within the Geospatial Research Analysis and Services Program (GRASP). You will have the opportunity to gain experience in the production of maps and analyses of geospatial factors relevant to environmental exposure, emergency response and other public health topics, which will occur under the direction of a GRASP advisor/mentor.

The mentor for this opportunity is Patricia Ruiz (pruiz). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).

October 12, 2026. Start date is flexible and will depend on a variety of factors.

The appointment will…