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Postdoctoral Positions, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
Supervisory Health Scientist or Supervisory Medical Officer, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC
Epidemiologist, Epidemiology International, Owings Mills, MD
Assistant/Associate Professor of Aquatic Science, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA
Assistant Professor in Environmental Health Sciences , UMASS-Amherst, Amherst, MA
Postdoctoral Epidemiology Research Positions , EOHSI, Piscataway, NJ
Environmental Epidemiologist Tenure-track position, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Senior Managing Scientist , Exponent, Washington, DC
Post-Doctoral Positions, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
Karolinska Institutet (KI) is one of the leading medical universities in Europe. Through research, education and information, KI contributes to improving human health. Each year, the Nobel Assembly at KI awards the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
Two postdoctoral positions are available immediately at the Institute of Environmental Medicine (IMM), a department within KI. IMM performs world-class research in epidemiology, physiology and toxicology. Epidemiology is focused on environmental exposures, lifestyle, nutrition and outcomes such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and
inflammatory diseases employing state-of-the-art approaches such as gene-environment interactions and exposure modelling, and housing large cohort and case-control materials and biobanks.
Successful candidates should have a PhD degree in epidemiology or biostatistics awarded within the past five years, and must be fluent in English. A strong publication record is preferred and documented methodological skills within epidemiology or biostatistics are
required. More information about the positions is available at: http://ki.se/imm/en. Deadline for applications: April 15 2009.
For further information please contact: Prof. Maria Feychting, e-mail: Maria.Feychting@ki.se; tel. +46 8 524 874 65.
Posted March 2009
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Research position in Air Pollution Epidemiology, Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology, Barcelona, Spain
The Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology (CREAL) in Barcelona, Spain, is opening a tenure track position at the level of junior or senior researcher in air pollution epidemiology.
CREAL conducts advanced epidemiologic research on the environmental determinants of human health and its interaction with genetic and other co-factors. The CREAL air pollution research takes a leading role in several local and cross-European projects and consortia, with a particular focus on the chronic effects (respiratory, cardiovascular and fetal and child health) of pollution, and the exogenous and endogenous determinants of environmental susceptibility.
The candidate will have the opportunity to develop an independent new air pollution research agenda fostering interdisciplinary collaborations within CREAL as well as with its local and international partners.
Applications are invited from dynamic researchers with a solid background in air pollution epidemiology and epidemiological methods. Interest in policy relevant research, novel health outcomes of air pollution, or the biologic underpinnings of effects including genetics are an asset of candidates. Excellent knowledge of English is required.
CREAL is a joint initiative of the Government of Catalonia, the Municipal Institute of Medical Research (IMIM) and the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). CREAL incorporates 13 researchers and a staff of around 80 including postdoctoral and predoctoral researchers, technical assistants and administrative personnel (www.creal.cat/).
Applications received until June 2009 will receive priority. Salary will depend on the experience of the applicant. Potential applicants are welcome to contact Josep Maria Antó (jmanto@creal.cat) or Jordi Sunyer (jsunyer@creal.cat).
Posted March 2009
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Supervisory Health Scientist or Supervisory Medical Officer, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC
The U.S. EPA’s National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL) in Research Triangle Park, NC, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Supervisory Health Scientist or Supervisory Medical Officer. This career opportunity serves as Chief of the Epidemiology and Biomarkers Branch (EBB) within the Human Studies Division (HSD), located on the medical campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. HSD maintains a Medical Station staffed and equipped to conduct physical examinations and medical procedures. The primary mission of EBB is to characterize exposure-dose-response relationships to environmental pollutants among the general population and special susceptible populations (e.g. children, elderly). Epidemiology is applied to a range of environmentally-related health effects, with an emphasis on using molecular and cellular events that occur in humans to study relationships between pollutant exposure and health effects. Research is conducted to describe, explain, evaluate and predict environmental health outcomes related to such exposures in both observational and experimental settings.
As Chief of the Epidemiology and Biomarkers Branch, the incumbent is responsible for leading and managing a broad-scale research program in environmental epidemiology and human biomarkers. In addition, the Medical Officer position would share, with other staff physicians, in the responsibility of conducting subject physicals and serving as duty doctor for the Medical Station. The Health Scientist position has a basic educational requirement. The Medical Officer position has a medical licensure and a basic educational requirement. Please visit www.epa.gov/nheerl for more information on the Laboratory in which this position is located.
HOW TO APPLY: This position is advertised through the Office of Personnel Management’s USAJobs web site: http://www.usajobs.gov: vacancy announcement RTP-DE-2009-0073 for the Supervisory Health Scientist; and RTP-DE-2009-0076 for the Supervisory Medical Officer. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Application deadline is May 12, 2009.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted March 2009
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Epidemiologist, Epidemiology International, Owings Mills, MD
Epidemiology International (EI) is looking for an Epidemiologist with an MPH or MS from an accredited university to work as part of a small technical team providing research and consultative services to a range of clients, including the legal profession, the biotech and pharmaceutical industry, academia, and federal agencies. This full-time position is located on-site at our headquarters in Owings Mills, MD. The successful candidate can start immediately.
Job Summary:
Scientist with strong methodological and analytical skills who provides technical support in the design and implementation of selected EI research and consulting endeavors.
General Responsibilities:
In conjunction with PhD-level epidemiologists, design, plan, and execute research projects.
Perform critical, systematic reviews of the literature and prepare critical summaries.
Analyze and interpret data, write reports, and develop presentations.
Assist in development of research protocols and standard operating procedures, with guidance from PhD-level epidemiologists.
Analyze data and write reports for scientific publication; prepare presentations for scientific meetings.
Assume responsibility for project tasks.
Assist with bid preparation and proposal development.
Provide support in additional areas of EI business, as needed.
Abilities/skills:
Strong background in public health, particularly epidemiologic methods.
Knowledge of statistical software packages such as Stata, SPSS, SAS, etc.
Proficiency in commonly used office computing software and reference management software.
Highly motivated, independent worker with enthusiasm for public health research.
Ability to work independently as well as effectively communicate and collaborate in a team environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to adjust to changing priorities and to work in teams.
Strong organization and analytic skills.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Flexible, resourceful, willing to help wherever needed.
The successful candidate must:
Be a strong methodologist
Have excellent written and oral communication skills
Be a true public health advocate, interested in the application of epidemiological and biostatistical methods to a wide-range of public health activities
Have an interest in issues of environmental health
Be able to operate independently
Be pro-active and able to solve problems as they arise
Have excellent time management skills
Experience required:
Candidates should have experience working in a research environment, conducting critical reviews of the literature, and in providing detailed, thorough written reports.
Education:
MPH or MS in Epidemiology
Interested candidates should send current CV and cover letter to info@epidemiologyinternational.com. The cover letter should detail your experience related to the critical success factors listed above. No phone calls please.
Posted March 2009
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Assistant/Associate Professor of Aquatic Science, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA
The Department of Environmental Health at the Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) seeks candidates for the position of assistant or associate professor of Aquatic Science in its Water and Health Program. This is a tenure-ladder position, with the academic rank to be determined in accordance with the successful candidate’s experience and productivity.
We seek an outstanding individual to join the Environmental Health faculty to conduct teaching and research in the area of biological/chemical stressors in aquatic systems within a risk and decision analysis framework which addresses environmental health issues. Applicants from a wide range of disciplines are encouraged to apply especially those candidates with expertise in environmental microbiology, i.e. research on the development and application of emerging molecular techniques. The successful candidate will have a record of independent research as well a demonstration of collaborative research. This tenure track position offers outstanding scholarly and scientific resources, with the opportunity to mentor exceptional students and post-doctoral trainees with strong interests in environmental health. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program, teach graduate-level courses, and to supervise graduate students and post-graduates. The applicant must have a Ph.D., Sc.D., or equivalent graduate degree. Generous start-up packages and state-of-the-art facilities are available.
Please send a letter of application, including a statement of current and future research interests, curriculum vitae, sample publications, and the names of four referees to the following address. Applicants should ask their four referees to write independently to this address. The electronic submission of application documents to the email below is welcome.
Chair, Search Committee for Assistant/Associate Professor of Aquatic Science
c/o B. Zuckerman
Department of Environmental Health
Harvard School of Public Health
665 Huntington Avenue, Building 1, Room 1301
Boston, MA 02115
email: bzuckerm@hsph.harvard.edu
Harvard University is committed to increasing representation of women and minority members among its faculty and particularly encourages applications from such candidates.
Posted January 2009
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Assistant Professor in Environmental Health Sciences, UMASS-Amherst, Amherst, MA
Assistant Professor in Environmental Health Sciences Full-time (9-month) Tenure Track Position
The University of Massachusetts Amherst, School of Public Health and Health Sciences (www.umass.edu/sphhs/), is seeking applicants for 2 tenure track state funded positions in Environmental Health Sciences at the Assistant Professor level.
Position: The successful applicants will join a growing graduate program and faculty in Environmental Health Sciences. Current areas of faculty research in the program include human exposure assessment and biomarkers, health effects of persistent organic pollutants, dose-response modeling, assessment/remediation of chemical contamination in soils and sediments, and the health effects of bioaerosol exposures.
Principal responsibilities will include developing and teaching graduate and/or undergraduate courses in environmental health sciences, advising graduate students enrolled in MS, MPH and PhD programs, University service, and scholarly research. Candidates will be expected to develop their own areas of research specialization to complement the existing program, obtain competitive research funding, and engage in collaborative research with faculty from the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, other departments on campus, the University’s Medical School, and Baystate Medical Center.
The University of Massachusetts Amherst is located in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, which is home to five colleges (Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, and UMass Amherst) with easy access to several major metropolitan areas.
Qualifications: Successful candidates for this position must have a doctorate in environmental health sciences, public health or a related field, evidence of independent and collaborative research potential, demonstrated interest and ability in teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and a record of peer reviewed publications commensurate with experience and rank. The successful candidate will complement existing expertise within the Division. Although applicants with research interests in all areas of environmental health will be considered, candidates with expertise in the areas of computational biology, risk and exposure assessment modeling, and environmental fate and transport modeling are strongly encouraged to apply. The School of Public Health and Health Sciences is committed to increasing the number of minorities and women on its faculty and welcomes applications from such candidates.
Salary/Benefits: The University offers a competitive salary with an attractive benefits package.
Applications: A start date of September, 2009 is anticipated. The review of applications will start on January 15, 2009. Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and the names of three references to:
Dr. Edward J. Calabrese, Search Committee Chair, Environmental Health Sciences Program, N233 Morrill I, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, MA 01003-9298.
The University of Massachusetts is an AA/EO Employer.
Posted December 2008
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Postdoctoral Epidemiology Research Positions , EOHSI, Piscataway, NJ
EOHSI POSTDOCTORAL EPIDEMIOLOGY RESEARCH POSITIONS
Postdoctoral research positions are available immediately at the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI), a joint Institute of UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
Successful candidates will have a doctorate in epidemiology, a related field, or medicine with epidemiological training. Specific projects include the relationship of shift work to cancer biomarkers, including a related clinical trial, identification and evaluation of environmental risk factors for adverse birth outcomes, study design and analysis using routinely collected surveillance data, and spatial epidemiology.
The research takes place in a collaborative group setting utilizing multiple technologies. Salary will be commensurate with experience. For further information please contact:
Howard Kipen, MD, MPH
Chief, Clinical Research & Occupational Medicine Division
Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
170 Frelinghuysen Road, Piscataway, NJ, 08854
e-mail:kipen@eohsi.rutgers.edu
telephone : 732-445-0123 x629
The Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute is
an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively
encourages interest from women and minorities.
Posted November 2008
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Environmental Epidemiologist Tenure-track position, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
Environmental Epidemiologist - Tenure-track Assistant or Associate Level Faculty Position
Drexel University School of Public Health
Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Candidates should have a doctoral degree in epidemiology or environmental health sciences and have research interests that include the area of environmental exposure and children’s neurodevelopmental outcomes. Interest/experience in autism research a plus. The position will involve scholarship through externally funded research as well as teaching and academic advising in the School’s masters and doctoral degree programs. The School also maintains a commitment to public health service and encourages faculty involvement in service areas. A publication record in children’s environmental health and relevant graduate-level teaching experience are desired but junior faculty applicants will be gauged on their scholarly potential.
The Drexel University School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in Philadelphia, is in the midst of a period of growth, and has identified children’s health as an area of research emphasis. Collaborative opportunities exist with faculty from the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, as well as the Department of Community Health and Prevention. Existing active research areas include autism, residential exposure assessment, failure-to-thrive, GIS and spatial statistics, and systems models.
Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, list of three references, and a cover letter that includes a description of research and teaching interests to:
Craig J. Newschaffer, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Drexel University School of Public Health
1505 Race Street, 6th Floor MS 1033
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192
cnewscha@drexel.edu
Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Posted November 2008
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Senior Managing Scientist, Exponent, Washington, DC
Exponent is a scientific and engineering consulting firm with expertise in over 70 technical disciplines. Exponent is a leader in the investigation, analysis, and prevention of scientific and engineering failures. Our Health Sciences practice is one of the nation’s foremost firms applying epidemiology and medical expertise to public and corporate health issues.
Exponent is currently seeking a Senior Managing Scientist to coordinate and manage multiple scientific and technical projects. The successful candidate’s background and training can derive from: epidemiology, toxicology, biostatistics, occupational or environmental medicine, a related public health field, or a combination. These projects involve multidisciplinary analyses and evaluations performed primarily in a litigation and regulatory context. These evaluations involve the fate and transport of chemicals in the environment, evaluations of exposure and risk, literature evaluation of toxicological and epidemiological studies, determination of medical causation and alternative causes for a range of diseases, and modeling of opportunity for exposure to chemical substances. The individual in this position has the potential to become a leader within our international Health Sciences group.
Responsibilities for this position include:
- Managing resources, developing scope and timetables, and monitoring progress on all aspects of projects
- Assessing literature in fields of toxicology, biostatistics, epidemiology, and the environmental fate and transport of chemicals
- Providing technical guidance and direction for junior staff in various offices of Exponent
- Synthesizing information from multiple sources and preparing written analyses for various audiences
- Acting as a liaison between technical staff and clients when required
- Experience with large databases and data quality is desired
Qualifications for this position include:
- Ph.D. in Toxicology, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Medicine or a related field is required
- 10+ years relevant experience in health or environmental consulting for industry or government. Previous consulting experience is strongly desired.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Excellent writing and critical thinking skills
- Ability to manage and work well within team environment
For consideration, please apply online at www.exponent.com/careers and reference “2233” as the keyword, or click here: Application Page (2233)
Exponent provides competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, including company-subsidized medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) Retirement Program, with a 7% company contribution. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Questions and inquiries may be directed to:
Cynthia Connors, HR Representative
Exponent®
cconnors@exponent.com
(202) 772-4965
(202) 772-4974 fax
Posted October 2008
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