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September 15, 2009
Public Policy Researcher, Social Scientist, or Economist: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, US
Application deadline: September 15th, 2009
Social Scientist, Health Economist or Health Policy Researcher: Serves as a scientific officer in the Prevention Development and Evaluation Branch (PDEB), Division of Violence Prevention (DVP), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC), providing expert consultation on public policy research related to the prevention of child maltreatment, sexual violence, intimate partner violence, youth violence, or suicide prevention. Develops grants, contracts or cooperative agreements with institutions of higher education, community-based organizations and other governmental and non-governmental health agencies. Independently designs and conducts research to examine the cost and effectiveness of policies designed to prevent violence. PhD or other terminal degree in criminology, economics, political science, public policy, sociology or related field required. Competitive salary and benefits. The review of applications will begin on September 15th, 2009. Applications received by that time will receive full consideration. Applicants who are selected for on-site interviews may be asked to give a presentation of their research. Applicants may submit a curriculum vita or resume to Curtis Florence, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Mail Stop F-63, Atlanta, Georgia 30341 or e-mail: CFlorence@cdc.gov.
