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Food Safety Fellows
Epidemiologist, GS-601-11
Announcement Number: FP-06-02

Position Opening Date: Apr 7, 2005

Position Closing Date: Open until filled

Area of Consideration: All Qualified Individuals

Description of Duties
The incumbent will design epidemiologic projects/studies to answer specific public health questions, implement such projects, analyze data and interpret results of these analyses. The Fellow will provide support and advice on scientific or public health issues relative to meat, poultry and egg products, be used as a basis for key decisions concerning public health matters, and will contribute to the effectiveness of agency programs.

Qualification Requirements
  • A doctoral degree in epidemiology, public health, or related discipline. Specialized knowledge or education in food safety, foodborne illness, infectious diseases, surveillance or outbreak investigations is preferred.
  • Experience with SAS or an equivalent level of statistical analysis package is required.
  • Note: Candidates must have received their doctoral degree within the last 3 years.

Promotion Potential
GS-13, future promotion depends on incumbent's demonstrated performance and ability to assume additional responsibility.

Location
USDA, Food Safety and Inspection Service
Office of Public Health Science
Human Health Sciences Division
Washington, DC; or Atlanta, GA

Contacts
Application and Human Resources Information:
Patricia Garrett, Human Resources Specialist
(202) 720-6617

Food Safety Fellows Program Information:
Elisabeth Hagen, Director, Human Health Sciences Division
(202) 690-6409

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.


Last Modified: February 21, 2008

 

 

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