Student Research Assistant

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention • Atlanta, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Duties WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY As a Student Research Assistant, you will: Conduct literature review of biomarkers potentially associated with Long COVID. Analyze post-infection specimens from community cohorts. Analyze projects (data cleaning, analysis, interpret results). Communication (scientific writing, oral presentation). Other tasks supporting RISE projects (e.g., MIS-C, acute respiratory illness surveillance).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
• Suitable for federal employment
• Proof of student status must be submitted with the application
• All applicants must be in good academic standing
• Students must provide official transcripts, if selected
• Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
• Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• Volunteers must meet the federal minimum working age (5 CFR §308.102(a)).
• Experience applying analytical and assessment skills.
• Experience conducting literature reviews, writing, and applying public health science principles.
• Volunteers must meet the definition of a student defined as "an individual enrolled not less than half-time in a high school, trade school, technical or vocational institute, junior college, college, university, or other accredited educational institution (5 U.S.C. §3111(a) and 5 CFR §308.101)" throughout the duration of their volunteer service, except during acceptable breaks in education as described in 5 CFR §308.101.

Nice To Haves

• Experience and interest with respiratory viruses and clinical biomarkers preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature review of biomarkers potentially associated with Long COVID.
• Analyze post-infection specimens from community cohorts.
• Analyze projects (data cleaning, analysis, interpret results).
• Communication (scientific writing, oral presentation).
• Other tasks supporting RISE projects (e.g., MIS-C, acute respiratory illness surveillance).

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Learn more about federal benefits .

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed