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Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
Division Director
The University of Texas School of Public Health (UTSPH) is seeking an energetic leader to become Director of the Division of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (EOHS). A strong candidate is expected to have the ability to develop and maintain a long-term vision for the Division, to develop new programs, to increase and complement the success of existing programs, to mentor junior faculty and students, and to collaborate with faculty on research.
Qualified candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in a field closely relevant to environmental or occupational health and have progressed to the rank of Full Professor, or equivalent in a non-academic environment. The candidate should have a strong record of independent and collaborative research, outstanding communication skills, strong record of leadership and team skills, and an orientation toward professional service.
The program in EOHS has over 35 years of excellence in teaching and research. The Division has ongoing research in a variety of areas including occupational health, exposure assessment, environmental and occupational epidemiology, industrial hygiene, and air and water quality. The Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, in the Division, houses a NIOSH Education and Research Center established over 30 years ago, along with a Fogarty training center, and provides an avenue for the development of research in all related areas as well as academic training in occupational health and safety.
The UTSPH is an integral part of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston located in the Texas Medical Center. The UTSPH has five regional campuses (San Antonio, El Paso, Dallas, Brownsville, and Austin) that contribute to a broad range of teaching and research throughout the state and region.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should send a letter describing their qualifications and interests along with their curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references to: Robert Emery, DrPH, Search Committee Chair, The University of Texas School of Public Health, PO Box 20186, Houston TX 77225, or e-mail: Robert.J.Emery@uth.tmc.edu
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston is an EO/AA employer. M/F/D/V. Minorities and women are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a security-sensitive position and thereby subject to Texas Education code §51.215. A background check will be required for the final candidate.
Director of the Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (EOHSI)
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) and Rutgers University
and
Chair of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Medicine (DEOM)
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Piscataway, New Jersey
We are seeking candidates for the position of Director of EOHSI, a jointly sponsored institute of UMDNJ-RWJMS and Rutgers University, and Chair of DEOM, UMDNJ-RWJMS.
The ideal candidate would assume both positions and must have a PhD or equivalent or MD (New Jersey licensure or eligible). The candidate must have a distinguished record of research and/or clinical service, as well as teaching and be able to lead and collaborate within a highly productive and collegial multidisciplinary environment, develop programs, and raise funds to further EOHSI's mission. The successful candidate must articulate a clear vision of research, demonstrated mentoring skills and service to government and the public, as well as a commitment to fostering interactions with other academic units.
EOHSI's mission encompasses basic and clinical research in the environmental health sciences, environmental education and public policy. EOHSI serves as an unbiased source of expertise on environmental problems. The Institute's four-story, 78,000-square-foot building opened in 1991. It houses an NIEHS Center for Environmental Health Sciences, Environmental and Occupational Health Clinic, an Ozone Research Center, an EPA Environmental Bioinformatics and Computational Toxicology Center, a Computational Chemodynamics Laboratory, a CounterAct Center and a Controlled Environment Facility for stimulating human exposure to pollutants. EOHSI is home to three graduate programs: The Joint Graduate Program in Toxicology, The Joint Doctoral Program in Exposure Assessment, and the Residency Program in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. For further details go to eohsi.rutgers.edu. The DEOM is part of UMDNJ-RWJMS, and its research, academic and clinical programs are closely linked with EOHSI.
Applicants should apply in confidence to Dr. Bonnie Baloga-Altieri at balogabl@umdnj.edu or Clinical Academic Building, Suite 1400, 125 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903. Your application should include a letter stating qualifications for the position, current curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will be ongoing process until the position is filled. The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and Rutgers University are both affirmative action and equal opportunity employers. For more information, visit www.umdnj.edu/hrweb and www.rutgers.edu.
School of Rural Public Health
Texas A&M University System Health Science Center
College Station, TX
The School of Rural Public Health is seeking qualified applicants for Head of the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health. The desired start date is Fall 2010. The successful candidate will have a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment as Associate or Full Professor in the department.
Qualified applicants must have a relevant terminal degree, e.g. MD or PhD. An MPH or equivalent public health degree from an accredited academic institution is not essential, but desirable. Candidates should provide evidence of successful academic careers that include research and scholarship, teaching, and institutional service. Those with strong interest and significant experience in toxicology, human exposure assessment and analysis, border health studies, safety, industrial hygiene, medicine or epidemiology in the context of environmental, occupational or global settings are encouraged to apply. The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health has well-established ties with both community and industry stakeholders. Thus, candidates should also have a record of working collaboratively in transdisciplinary settings, as well as with communities and industry partners at both the national and international levels.
Academically, the department currently offers MPH, MSPH, and DrPH degrees emphasizing either Environmental Health or Occupational Safety & Health. Additional initiatives include development of an undergraduate degree in Occupational Safety and a PhD in Occupational Safety & Health. Research interests of current faculty include environmental exposure and risk assessment, occupational safety and health, ergonomics, and water-related public health issues. There is also growing interest in developing a global public health research program.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, interview invitations are expected to commence in January 2010. The Texas A&M University System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer; women and minority individuals as well as persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. All interested candidates should send a letter of application summarizing interests and qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to:
Chair, Environmental & Occupational Health Search Committee
c/o Samantha Payton
School of Rural Public Health
MS 1266 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-1266
payton@srph.tamhsc.edu
The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) in the Colorado School of Public Health
The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) in the Colorado School of Public Health has openings for three fulltime tenure track/eligible positions, two Assistant and one Associate Professor. We seek candidates with research and teaching interests in environmental or occupational epidemiology, molecular toxicology, environmental chemistry, and infectious disease. We encourage applicants with interests in cross-disciplinary research in respiratory health, the modeling of EOH exposures or health outcomes, and sustainability and public health. Other focus areas will be considered if a strong research and teaching mission is articulated. A full description of the responsibilities of the position can be found at http://tinyurl.com/CSPH-EOHAssocProf and http://tinyurl.com/CSPH-EOHAssistProf. Applications are only accepted electronically at https://www.jobsatcu.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1245267101145, Job Posting 808384 (associate) or 808385 (assistant).
ROBERT C. BYRD HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
West Virginia University
Post-Doctoral Position
Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Cell Biology
West Virginia University Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Cell Biology invites applications from
outstanding scientists for a post-doctoral position, available November 1, 2009. Appointee for this post doctoral
position will be expected to:
- Independently perform experiments to assess exposure of mice or tissue culture lines to different xenobiotics.
These experiments will involve (1) exposing the mice to the xenobiotics, isolating their lymphocytes and performing a variety of bioassays on the cells and (2) exposing cell lines to herbicides in vitro and then performing cellular bioassays and molecular assays to determine the effects that exposure has on the function or genetic make-up of the cells (3) In vivo tumor xenograft assays. Recommend future experiments or modifications to the experiments based on the analysis of the results.
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Perform experiments using specific immunoassays, biochemical and molecular assays. The individual will
independently perform routine assays including flow cytometry and analysis of flow cytometric data, western
blots, ELISAs, ELISPOT assays, isolation of cellular extracts, isolation of RNA, Northern blots. Recommend
future experiments or modifications to the experiments based on the analysis of the results.
- Record and maintain a laboratory notebook with all experimental details and results that will be used to prepare
method and results sections for manuscripts. Present results at weekly laboratory meetings in a professional
manner – Sigma Plot graphs and PowerPoint presentations.
- Perform statistical analysis on data to determine the significance of the results. Recommend future experiments
or modification to the experiments based on the analysis of the results.
- Prepare common lab stock solutions and maintain cell lines for use in experiments.
- Contribute significant information to the preparation of research grants-budget, methods, and result sections.
- Perform literature searches (PubMed) for the PI and laboratory personnel for current and ongoing research and
techniques applicable to the research in the laboratory
- Train and assist new technicians, graduate students, work study students and undergraduate students as
required in the laboratory.
- Maintain a safe and functional laboratory environment. Have knowledge of an periodically review the
requirements for animal handling (Animal Care and Use Committee), biohazards (Institutional Biohazard
Committee), radioactive reagents (Radiation Safety Committee) and all federal guidelines.
- Prepare & submit grant applications to support their salary & research costs at the P.I.'s option.
Morgantown is rated as one of the best small towns in the U.S., with affordable housing, excellent schools, a
picturesque countryside, and many outdoor activities.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. in a field preferably involving a molecular biology project. In addition, training and
experience in the following areas: Technical skills in molecular and cellular biology, Computer literacy including the
use of statistical programs, graphic programs and word processing programs. Willingness to work with laboratory
animals required. This position will also assist the P.I. in the supervision and training of students.
Interested individuals should submit a complete curriculum vita and the names and addresses (including email)
of three references to: John B. Barnett, Ph.D., Professor & Chair for the Department of Microbiology,
Immunology & Cell Biology, PO Box 9177, West Virginia University Health Sciences Center, Morgantown,
WV 26506-9177. Salary will be based on experience and will follow the NIH guidelines for post doctoral salaries.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled. West Virginia University is an
Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.
NIEHS
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
National Institutes of Health
Staff Clinician
Bethesda, Maryland
The National Institute of Environmental Health
Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health
(NIH), Public Health Service (PHS) is seeking a
Staff Clinician to expand the activities of a clinical
research program in the role of environmental and
genetic factors in the pathogenesis of autoimmune
diseases at the Clinical Center in Bethesda,
Maryland. Staff Clinicians are physicians who
spend a majority of their time providing critical
clinical services to the NIH. The Staff Clinician is
also expected to provide clinical leadership and
the highest level of clinical care. The individual
will report to the Chief of the Environmental
Autoimmunity Group and collaborate closely
with intramural laboratory programs to study the
pathogenesis and natural history of patients with
autoimmune diseases.
The successful candidate for this Staff Clinician
position will have an MD degree or equivalent
and board certification or qualification in internal
medicine and rheumatology. Formal training in
clinical research, experience in conducting clinical
studies and evidence of scholarly achievements
in these areas are highly desirable. Salary will
be commensurate with the level of education
and experience.
For additional information concerning this position,
contact Frederick Miller, M.D., Ph.D., Chief,
Environmental Autoimmunity Group, Clinical
Research Program, NIEHS, NIH, Bethesda,
Maryland at 301-451-6273 or e-mail: millerf@mail.
nih.gov. Applications from women and minority
groups are particularly encouraged. Interested
candidates should submit a curriculum vitae
and bibliography, reprints of up to 3 relevant
publications, a summary of clinical and research
experience, current interests and professional
goals, documentation verifying a U.S. medical
license and board certification or qualification in
internal medicine and rheumatology, and 5 letters
of reference to the below address by November 30,
2009. NOTE: Priority consideration will be given to
applications received by the deadline. Applications
received after the deadline will only be reviewed
if needed.
Ms. Nell Boyd (DIR09-04)
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of
Environmental Health Sciences
P.O. Box 12233, Maildrop A2-06
111 Alexander Drive, Room A204
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
E-mail: dir-appls@niehs.nih.gov
http://dir.niehs.nih.gov
University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey
School of Public Health
Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor Position in Environmental and Occupational Health
The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, School of Public Health, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ), invites
applications for a tenure-track assistant/associate professorship. The faculty member being recruited is expected to teach and mentor graduate students
pursuing a MPH, PhD, or DrPH degree, with a concentration in environmental and occupational health. The faculty member is expected to develop and sustain
a vigorous, extramurally funded research program in the broad field of environmental and occupational health sciences. This area of research interest will complement and enhance the wide range of expertise (e.g., exposure assessment, epidemiology, clinical research, population research, biostatistics, toxicology) currently possessed by the faculty at UMDNJ-School of Public Health (www.sph.umdnj.edu), Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (www.rwjms.umdnj.edu),
the Cancer Institute of New Jersey (www.cinj.org), and Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute (www.eohsi.rutgers.edu), all located in the New Brunswick/Piscataway campus of UMDNJ and Rutgers University. The new faculty member will have excellent opportunities to collaborate with faculty
members from all these schools/institutes and Rutgers University. Persons with research and teaching experience in risk assessment are particularly encouraged
to apply. The successful applicant should have academic experience commensurate with the level of the appointment, and in particular have demonstrated
a record of peer-reviewed publications and a track record of extramural grants or the potential to successfully obtain extramural grants. Applicant who seeks
associate professorship must have active research funding.
Complete applications received by February 15, 2010 will be assured of consideration. The earliest start date is approximately July, 2010. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching goals, and contact information for three references to: Ms. Irene Karmazsin, Coordinator, Faculty/Staff Affairs, UMDNJ-School of Public Health, 683 Hoes Lane West, Room 127, Piscataway, NJ 08854; Tel: 732-235-9734; Fax: 732-235-5466; or Email: karmazif@umdnj.edu. The UMDNJ is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and a member of the University Health System of New
Jersey. The UMDNJ-School of Public Health is sponsored by the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in cooperation with Rutgers, The State
University of New Jersey and New Jersey Institute of Technology.
NIEHS
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
National Institutes of Health
Bioinformatics Staff Scientist
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Scientist with a strong background in computer science, bioinformatics and advanced statistical methodologies to participate in team research
on the epigenetic regulation of cellular processes.
The position is ideal for a person with proven
experience in theoretical sciences interested
in applying his or her knowledge to cutting edge biological problems that include control of stem cell lineage, cell differentiation, neuronal
development and aging in health and disease.
Research by the candidate will be in support
of research directed by Dr. Lutz Birnbaumer,
a Principal Investigator at the NIEHS in
the central-north area of North Carolina.
Dr. Birnbaumer's group at the NIEHS has
developed methodology to assess genome-wide changes in the methylation status of genomic DNA at single-base-pair resolution. He and his team are using this technology to study the roles of DNA methylation in health and disease. Each experiment generates 40 to 400 million data points that require analysis by investigators familiar with the computer science and statistical tools required to extract understandable
associations and differences, including
postulation of regulatory networks
and mechanisms of cell lineage definition.
Minimum qualifications include a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) with a strong background in computer science, bioinformatics, and advanced statistical methodology. Experience or familiarity with modern concepts of epigenetics and
regulation of cellular processes will make a candidate particularly suitable. Salary is
commensurate with background. For additional information concerning the position, contact
Dr. Lutz Birnbaumer at birnbau1@niehs.nih.gov.
For additional information concerning the
research projects and publications, visit website: http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/atniehs/labs/ln/ts/
Staff scientist positions within the NIH system
are equivalent to research assistant professor
positions in academia. The appointments are for
5 years, renewable if deemed appropriate. However,
the expectation is that the candidate will move
on with a new experience and an enriched list
of publications.
Applications from women and minorities are
particularly encouraged. To apply, submit a cover letter indicating interests, curriculum vitae and
3 letters of recommendation by December 31, 2009 to:
Ms. Barbara Curtis (DIR09-05)
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
P.O. Box 12233, Maildrop A2-06
111 Alexander Drive, Room A248
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
E-mail: dir-appls@niehs.nih.gov
http://dir.niehs.nih.gov
The EHESP-School of Public Health
(France)
“Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Santé Publique”
(Rennes and Paris)
opens a position of
Professor of Environmental Health
within the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health
Application Deadline: April the 15th 2009
See detailed information at http://www.ehesp.fr/jobopenings/
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Postdoctoral Research Scientist/
Associate Research Scientist
Columbia University's Department of Medicine invites applications for a
research position for Postdoctoral Research Scientist/Associate Research
Scientist. Position available for motivated individuals with a Ph.D. and/
or M.D. Work involves clinical asthma research with emphasis on air
pollution exposure assessment and health outcomes.
Looking for candidates with specialties in clinical research with emphasis
on air pollution exposure assessment and asthma outcomes. Strong
statistical and epidemiological background preferred. Also looking for
candidates who specialize in molecular biological studies of air pollution
and asthma pathogenesis. Strong laboratory background preferred.
Apply online at:
https://academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52132
Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
