Current Career Opportunities

University of Florida
College of Public Health and Health Professions
Department of Environmental and Global Health

FACULTY POSITION IN ENVIRONMENTAL AND GLOBAL HEALTH
COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

The University Of Florida College Of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP) and the Emerging Pathogens Institute invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full professor level position in the College's Environmental and Global Health Department. Ideally, the candidate will be engaged in basic or applied research on aerosol exposure to infectious agents or other small particulates and its human health implications. This individual will have opportunities to collaborate professionally with colleagues in the Emerging Pathogens Institute (www.epi.ufl.edu), and the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center's National Center for Occupational Health and Infection Control (www.publichealth.va.gov/about/occhealth/cohic.asp) and the Center for Environmental & Human Toxicology. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in an environmental or occupational health-related field. A strong track record of extramural funding is essential. Experience in environmental health teaching preferred. The position is supported by a competitive salary and start-up package with access to BSL2 and BSL3 laboratory space. This is a 1.0 FTE, 12-month position, expected to start Fall 2010.

The University of Florida is a comprehensive Research I institution that includes a remarkably wide range of academic departments and programs (www.ufl.edu). PHHP (http://www.phhp.ufl.edu) is part of the University's Health Science Center, which also includes the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, and Veterinary Medicine.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a CV, and three letters of recommendation, referencing PS# 00025539. Teaching and research statements, if available, are also strongly encouraged. Mail should be sent to Environmental and Global Health Search Committee c/o Ms. Jessie Runge, College of Public Health and Health Professions, PO Box 100188, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32610-0188. (Phone 352/273-6188, Fax 352/273-6070, Email jrunge@phhp.ufl.edu). Applications will be accepted until a suitable pool has been established; initial review will begin March 15, 2010.

The University of Florida is An Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with minority and/or disability status are encouraged to apply. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call 352-392-1251 or TDD 352-392-7056.

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Brown University
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Tenure-Track Position in Biomarkers or Exposure Biology

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Priority will be given to candidates with research interest in biomarkers of exposure or susceptibility to environmental agents associated with adverse reproductive and developmental outcomes or cancer. Research space will be provided in a newly-renovated laboratory with modern core facilities for genomics and proteomics, access to Human Tissue Banks, molecular pathology, imaging, flow cytometry, NMR, and analytical chemistry. We strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented minority groups. Applicants should have an M.D., Sc.D. or Ph.D. degree, postdoctoral research experience in areas such as Toxicology, Environmental Health, Epidemiology or Molecular and Cellular Biology, a demonstrated record of productivity in research, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring. Opportunities for collaborative interdisciplinary research include a Superfund Research Grant and an NIEHS Formative Center Grant for the Evaluation of Environmental Impacts on Fetal Development. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to serve as a predoctoral and postdoctoral research mentor for the NIEHS-funded T32 Training Program in Environmental Pathology. The ability to obtain external funding for an independent research program is essential; candidates with existing support are preferred.

Review of all applications, which should include a curriculum vitae, 3 representative publications, and a description of career objectives and future research plans, will commence on March 1, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should request that letters of recommendation be sent directly to the search chair; 3 letters for Assistant Professor and 5 letters for Associate Professor. All applications should be sent to:

Karl T. Kelsey, M.D., M.O.H.
Professor of Community Health and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Brown University
Box G-E5
Providence, Rhode Island
Phone: 401-863-6420
Fax: 401-863-9118
Karl_Kelsey@brown.edu

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The Department of Environmental Health Sciences
at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

The Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, invites applications for several faculty positions at the level of assistant professor, tenure-track. Successful applicants will be expected to develop and sustain a vigorous, extramurally funded research program in the field of environmental health sciences. The specific areas of research interest are expected to complement and enhance the wide range of expertise currently possessed by faculty in the department. In particular, candidates are encouraged to apply who have a research focus pertaining to: 1) the effects of exposure to environmental toxicants on development of neural, reproductive, or other organ systems; 2) specific environmental mediators of cardiopulmonary or metabolic disorders; 3) use of alternative models to study environmental diseases such as C.elegans or Zebrafish; 4) environmental epigenetics and genomics; 5) mechanisms of environmental based carcinogenesis or 6) molecular mechanisms of the effects of environmental exposures on signal transduction, immune system or other cellular processes. The Department offers excellent opportunities for cross cutting interdisciplinary research in areas including gene-environment interaction, environmental epidemiology, environmental and occupational health, toxicology, physiology and risk assessment for susceptibility to environmental diseases. Successful applicants should have demonstrated a record of peer-reviewed publication and the potential to successfully obtain funding. Successful applicants will also be expected to contribute to the master and doctoral education programs of the department.

Candidates should submit their curriculum vitae with names of three references, a statement summarizing their research experience and research plans sent to: Christine Spangler, Search Committee Coordinator, Department of Environmental Health Sciences, The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21205 or candidates may submit application materials in portable document format (PDF) via e-mail: cspangle@jhsph.edu Only complete applications will be reviewed.

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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Department of Health and Human Services
RECIEPT OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN EXTENED UNTIL MARCH 31

Deputy Director, NIEHS

The NIH is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Deputy Director, NIEHS, to assist in leading the preeminent center for environmentally related health research in the world. The Deputy Director, NIEHS, also participates in leadership of the National Toxicology Program. This position offers a unique opportunity to become part of a team providing strong and visionary leadership toward reducing the burden of human illness and dysfunction from environmental causes. The Deputy Director will help manage a high-level complex organization and must demonstrate integrity and fairness upholding the highest standards of scientific research and business practices. NIEHS conducts and supports interdisciplinary research related to environmentally relevant exposures and diseases and translating that into improvements in both clinical and public health. The Deputy Director will have a critical role in translation of NIEHS basic research findings to human health, particularly new approaches to disease prevention.

Applicants must have senior-level research experience and knowledge of research programs in one or more scientific areas related to environmental effects on human health. Candidates should have a track record of demonstrated leadership of a successful research program which includes partnerships with outside groups as well as extensive planning, program assessment, and analysis of program objectives; the development of plans for the resolution of major operational problems and issues; and management of financial and human resources, including selecting, managing, and motivating staff using fair and equitable staffing/recruitment practices.

Applicants must possess an M.D. and/or doctoral degree and have senior-level research. Adherence to NIH ethics policies is required. Salary is commensurate with experience, and full Federal benefits, including leave, health and life insurance, retirement and savings plan (401k equivalent) will be provided.

Please send questions regarding the position to: Search Committee Chair, Yvonne Maddox at maddoxy@mail.nih.gov and questions regarding the Institute/Division to: John Pritchard at pritcha3@mail.nih.gov

Interested persons should submit curriculum vitae, contact information for 3 people to provide a reference, a statement regarding reasons for interest in the position incorporating how you would implement your vision into the NIEHS strategic plan, and identify unique qualifications by March 31, 2010 to: Ms. Stephanie Jones, NIEHS, Office of Human Resources, P.O. Box 12233, Mail-drop K1-1, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 or e-mail: jones17@mail.nih.gov Vacancy: NIEHS-11-OD-2010

DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers. This position is subject to a background investigation.

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University at Buffalo
The State University of New York

Assistant/Associate Professor of Environmental Health Sciences

The School of Public Health and Health Professions (SPHHP) invites applications for a tenure-track, academic year appointment (10 months) in environmental health sciences at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The successful candidate will be appointed to one of four SPHHP departments, Biostatistics, Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Health Behavior, or Social and Preventive Medicine, according to their qualifications and interests. We seek applications from highly qualified and motivated individuals whose academic goals embrace the school's mission to improve the health of populations, communities, and individuals through disciplinary and interdisciplinary education, research, and service.

Candidates should have an earned doctorate in environmental health or a related discipline with appropriate research qualifications. Any areas of specialization will be considered, including, but not limited to, exposure assessment, environmental impact, risk assessment, environmental toxicology, environmental community health, or environmental justice. Laboratory or community-based and other translational approaches are welcomed. Current MPH environmental health faculty research interests include health effects of pesticides and air pollution, occupational exposures, carcinogenesis, biomarker development, and toxicology. Affiliation is also encouraged with one of UB's Strategic Strengths, (see: http://www.buffalo.edu/ub2020/strengths/index.html) a series of eight distinguished, cross-disciplinary areas of cooperative research. Potential collaborations with strategic strength faculty exist in the Chemistry, Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, Geography and Geology departments.

Associate professor candidates will be expected to have an established and current record of extramurally funded research and peer-reviewed publications in high quality journals. The successful candidate will be supporting an accredited MPH concentration in environmental health, and will be connected with a relevant Ph.D. program in the school (e.g., biostatistics, epidemiology, community health & health behavior, or exercise science) and/or outside the school (e.g. pharmacology and toxicology or environmental engineering).

Please submit a letter of application describing research, service and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and a list of three references to: http://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=53070. For specific inquiries, please contact: Dr. Matthew Bonner (mrbonner@buffalo.edu) or Dr. Scott White (swhite@buffalo.edu) co-chairs of the search committee. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be received until the position is filled.

The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Recruiter.

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