Research Fellowship Positions – Immediate Need
The Nutritional Biomarkers Branch,
which is part of the Division of Laboratory Sciences at the National Center for
Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is currently
seeking recent BS level graduates for laboratory research fellowships in
Atlanta, Georgia.
The Nutritional Biomarkers Branch
quantifies various nutrients and bioactive dietary components in blood products
and urine using advanced analytical chemistry methods in state-of-the-art
laboratory facilities (http://www.cdc.gov/nutritionreport/).
Candidates should hold a chemistry
or biochemistry degree and preferably have experience in liquid chromatography,
mass spectrometry, and handling/processing of human biological samples.
Fellowships are offered through
the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Research
Participation Program. The ORISE Research Participation Programs at the CDC are
designed to provide a flow of scientists and engineers into the CDC to
participate in current research and development activities, studies and
technical projects. To be eligible the applicant must have received his/her
bachelor’s degree in chemistry (or an appropriate science or engineering
discipline) within the last five years, or must expect to complete all
requirements for such a degree prior to starting the fellowship. The fellowship
will be for one (1) year with the possibility of extension for up to three (3)
years. The fellowship is a paid, full-time position. Additional details
regarding the ORISE Research Participation Program and eligibility requirements
can be found at:
If interested, please submit your
resume and a letter of intent to Ms. Linda Leake (lleake@cdc.gov; Subject:
CDC/ORISE opportunity - Nutritional Biomarkers Branch).
