# Student Research Assistant at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

- Company: [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention](https://usajobs.gov)
- Location: Atlanta, GA
- Type: Internship · Internship
- Posted: 2026-10-09
- Apply: https://www.usajobs.gov:443/job/887946000
- Page: https://newgrad.ai/jobs/student-research-assistant-56bf254f

## Summary by newgrad.ai

What you'll do:

- Review scientific literature examining Long COVID-related biomarkers
- Work with clinical samples collected from community populations
- Prepare datasets, run statistical analyses, and interpret findings
- Prepare written reports and present findings to colleagues

What they're looking for:

- Demonstrated ability to evaluate information and assess data
- Prior work reviewing research materials and communicating scientific concepts
- Background or curiosity about viral respiratory diseases and diagnostic markers preferred
- Enrolled at least half-time at an accredited school throughout service

## Posting

### Summary

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).

### Qualifications

Applicants must have:

- Experience applying analytical and assessment skills.
- Experience conducting literature reviews, writing, and applying public health science principles.

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

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.

### How to apply

Interested students are encouraged to submit a statement of interest, resume, proof of enrollment and unofficial transcript(s) for consideration. Selected applicants may be contacted for additional information or an interview based on program needs. The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this announcement. By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

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