Career Opportunities
Postdoctoral Fellow: Traffic-Related Air Pollution and Health
College of Veterinary Medicine And Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University
The Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences at Colorado State University has an immediate opening for a post-doctoral research fellow in the field of air pollution epidemiology. Research will occur under direct supervision of Professor Jennifer Peel and close collaboration with Professors John Volckens (Colorado State University) and Amy Stuart (University of South Florida). The fellow’s research will involve subject recruitment, data collection, data analysis and interpretation, and results dissemination for an ongoing study examining acute, subclinical cardiovascular and respiratory health effects of commuting routes, modes (car, bike), and traffic-related exposures. The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in epidemiology or closely-related field with experience in air pollution and human health research. Preference will be given to candidates that have strong data management and analysis skills, experience conducting personal air pollution measurements, experience in GIS, experience conducting subclinical health measurements (including blood pressure, blood draws, pulse wave analysis, exhaled nitric oxide), demonstrated communication skills, organizational and time management skills, leadership experience, and the ability to work independently and within collaborative teams.
The position is full-time with a multi-year duration, contingent upon satisfactory performance and continued funding. To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and list of three references to Ms. Jean Runyan (Jean.Runyan@colostate.edu). For full consideration, applications should be received by June 30, 2013. The position will remain open until filled. For further information, please visit: http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/ns/departments/erhs/index.aspx
Colorado State University is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. Please contact Jennifer Peel (jennifer.peel@colostate.edu) with any questions.
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
NIEHS Training Program in Environmental Pathology
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
This training provides the opportunity to develop an independent research project using the tools of cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and molecular epidemiology to study the basic mechanisms of disease related to environmental exposures. Strong emphasis is placed on career development, communication skills, grantsmanship, interdisciplinary research, and implications of basic research for diagnosis and prevention of human disease. Opportunities are provided for clinical and translational research collabortations at Rhode Island Hospital and Women & Infants Hospital, as well as field work and community outreach in Rhode Island in collaboration with the Brown Superfund Basic Research Program. The faculty have active, well-‐funded research programs and access to modern research facilities equipped for quantitative imaging; laser capture microdissection; genomics, epigenomics, and proteomics; flow cytometry; and transgenic animal models.
The research faculty mentors include: Jorge Albina, M.D. (inflammatory mediators and cell injury), Thomas Bartnikas, M.D., Ph.D. (iron and manganese toxicity), Kim Boekelheide, M.D., Ph.D. (reproductive toxicology), Sarah Delaney, Ph.D. (genetic toxicology), Monique De Paepe, M.D. (pulmonary toxicology), Phillip Gruppuso, M.D. (metabolic syndrome), Joshua Hamilton, Ph.D. (arsenic toxicology), Agnes B. Kane, M.D., Ph.D. (nanotoxicology), Karl Kelsey, M.D., M.O.H. (molecular epidemiology), James Padbury, M.D. (placental dysfunction), Surendra Sharma, Ph.D. (adverse pregnancy outcomes), Anatoly Zhitkovich, Ph.D. (metals and genetic toxicology).
The candidate is expected to have a Ph.D. degree in toxicology, molecular or cell biology, or biochemistry.
Candidates must be eligible for training grant support provided by the NIEHS Training Program in Environmental Pathology. This is a twelve-‐month appointment at 100% effort.
Brown University is an equal opportunity (EEO/AA) employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations and applications from minorities, women, and individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds, which would enrich the university’s research, teaching and service missions.
Interested candidates can apply on line at https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21697 and the following documents should be uploaded: a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation addressed to:
Kim Boekelheide, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Search Committee Chair
Co-‐Director, NIEHS Training Program in Environmental Pathology
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Box G-‐E5
Providence, Rhode Island 02912
Post-Doctoral Position in Global Environmental Health
University California San Diego (UCSD) La Jolla, California
The Division of Global Health at the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine is focused on chronic diseases and associated environmental and lifestyle predictors.
We are seeking an individual with experience in environmental epidemiology and related fields with interest in Global Health. The candidate must have completed a PhD in epidemiology or closely related fields and demonstrates expertise in methodological approaches of environmental health, including but not limited to advanced statistical data analyses, time-series analyses, GIS, study design, or exposure assessment. Background in climate change, sustainability, renewable energy, air, soil or water pollution is of interest.
The position will offer the applicant the opportunity to enhance and develop their research competencies through mentorship of senior faculty to be independent investigators and in ways that are consistent with the mission of the Division and that advance the progress of existing and new studies within the Division and department. The postdoctoral fellow will participate in the planning, designing, and data analysis of complex population-based research projects. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to analyze research data; identify and propose new research projects, both within the Division and through collaborative research projects that include outside investigators and other disciplines; and publish scientific findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
The applicant must demonstrate the ability to legally work in the United States for at least two years.
Position Closing Date:
open until filled
Appointment Length/Period:
one year, possible extension
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Wael Al Delaimy
aldelaimy@ucsd.edu
Telephone: (858) 822-6515
Website: http://fpmglobalhealth.ucsd.edu/
UCSF Chief of Occupational Medicine, San Francisco VA Medical Center
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) are searching for a new faculty position as Chief of the Division of Occupational Medicine at the SFVAMC and UCSF. This individual will be appointed in the In-Residence or Clinical Medicine series. The individual will have the opportunity to build and grow a new clinical program, with particular emphasis in clinical services, education, quality improvement, and research. Qualified candidates must be board-certified/eligible in Internal Medicine. The ideal candidate will be suitable for academic appointment at UCSF, evidenced by a strong track record of extramural funding, publication, and clinical excellence. Additionally, ideal candidates will have demonstrated leadership skills, the ability to build research programs, and success in mentorship. The position will report directly to the Chief of the Medical Service.
Requirements: Qualify for UCSF appointment as above. US Citizenship. Licensed in Medicine in the US.
To apply, submit your letter of interest detailing your qualifications, curriculum vitae and names of three references to:
John Balmes, MD
Professor of Medicine and Search Committee Chair c/o Amy Bates
amyb@medicine.ucsf.edu
415.476.0909
UCSF seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. UCSF is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including women and minorities.
