Deadline for applications is February 1, 2011. 

This fellowship is open to all citizens of the United States or legal permanent residents with a green card. Applicants must have successfully completed a master’s degree or higher in demography, survey methodology, epidemiology, public health, or a related field (e.g., sociology, medicine, biological or health sciences, etc).  Skill in using SAS, STATA, SPSS, SUDAAN, or other statistical software for complex survey data is expected. Strong speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills are required.

The Associate Service Fellow will contribute to all aspects of preparing, analyzing, and disseminating the annual microdata from the National Health Interview Statistics (NHIS). 

To be considered for this position, all application materials must be received on or before February 1, 2001.  Interested applicants should send required application materials to Ms. Monique Bailey at the mailing address below. Inquiries or questions regarding this fellowship can be directed to Ms. Bailey at Mbailey1@cdc.gov.

Ms. Monique Bailey, Administrative Officer
Division of Health Interview Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics
3311 Toledo Road, Room 2105
Hyattsville, MD 20782

The full announcement may be viewed at http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/about/fellowship_nhis.htm .

KEYWORD:  Statistics, survey data

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Fellowship overview

As a member of the Data Analysis and Quality Assurance Branch, the Associate Service Fellow will contribute to all aspects of preparing, analyzing, and disseminating the annual NHIS microdata. This involves reviewing data quality, developing data edit and programming specifications, planning and conducting data analysis, providing technical consultation and advice to data users and colleagues, developing tables and graphics for data presentation, and preparing standard and specialized studies for NCHS reports and scientific journals.

Terms of appointment

The Associate Service Fellow will be offered an initial 15-month appointment, with potential for extension up to 2 years. A starting date will be determined by mutual agreement. An initial salary of $62,467 to $97,333 will be offered based on education and experience. Salary increases will be commensurate with performance.

Application process

Applications will be accepted through February 1, 2011. Interested applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, cover letter describing experience in health-related research and data management, copy of transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate credits (official transcripts will be required, if selected), and three reference letters to Ms. Monique Bailey at the mailing address below. Inquiries or questions regarding this fellowship can be directed to Ms. Bailey at Mbailey1@cdc.gov.

Mailing address

Ms. Monique Bailey, Administrative Officer
Division of Health Interview Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics
3311 Toledo Road, Room 2105
Hyattsville, MD 20782