Research Triangle Park, NC: Postdoctoral Research Participation - Epidemiologist, National Center for Environmental Assessment, EPA

Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Participation - Epidemiologist
Job Number:
Organization: USEPA, ORD, National Center for Environmental Assessment
Posted: 3/27/2008
Type: Full-Time
Classification: Epidemiology
Industry: Federal Government
Number of Openings: 1
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC USA

Compensation:
Position Description: The participant may be involved in (1) critically reviewing epidemiological literature on the criteria air pollutants; (2) writing sections of the particulate matter and other criteria pollutant science assessment documents; (3) conducting database management activities related to the particulate matter review, including running queries, performing quality control and assurance, and modifying data structure as needed; and (4) performing data analyses that address key scientific issues. The participant may continue to interpret his/her own data obtained in his/her own research as a means to incorporate these results into the above projects. There is also opportunity to collaborate with research scientists on projects focused on data gaps or uncertainties associated with the health effects of criteria air pollutants.

Qualifications: Candidates should have received a doctoral degree in a field relevant to environmental science, such as epidemiology, ecology, toxicology, biology, statistics, physics, chemistry, computer science or information management within at least three years of the desired starting date, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date. Experience on conducting literature reviews, interpreting scientific study results and preparing summary reviews is highly desirable. The program is open to all qualified individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran.

Organization Description: The National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) in the EPA’s Office of Research and Development is responsible for scientific assessment activities related to the effects of the criteria air pollutants (particulate matter, ozone, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and lead). Such assessment activities are very broad and typically have significant implications for national and international environmental policy development and implementation. The participant will be involved in the review and evaluation of currently available scientific information for the purpose of developing integrated science assessment documents and communicating scientific information to other EPA program offices.

Closing Date: 7/31/2008
Desired Starting Date:

Contact Name: mary ross, branch chief
Contact Location: mail code B243-01
National Center for Environmental Assessment
Research Triangle Park NC 27711
U.S.
Contact Location: mail code B243-01

Contact Phone: 919-541-5170
Contact Fax: 919-541-1818
Contact Email: ross.mary@epa.gov
Web Address: http://orise.orau.gov/sep/needs/files/EPA-NCEA-RTP-2007-02.pdf
How to Apply: The Research Participation Program for EPA- NCEA-RTP is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Please reference project #EPA-NCEA-RTP 2007- 02 when calling or writing for information. For further information and application materials contact: Internship Program/EPA-NCEA, Attn: Sharon Kern, Science and Engineering Education, MS 36, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, P.S. Box 117, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-0117, Phone: (865) 576-9361 FAX: (865) 241-5219 email: Sharon.Kern@orau.org. An application can be found at http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/EPA/app- gugrgpd.pdf.

Additional Information: Both full-time and part-time positions available