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Tenure-Track Developmental Biologist
Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC
A position is available for a Developmental Biologist to
establish an independent basic research program and
form a research group in the Laboratory of Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology, Division of Intramural Research. Applications are invited from scientists with demonstrated ability for creative and productive research in cellular and molecular mechanisms of mammalian development.
Of particular interest are investigators using rodent
models to study cell interactions, epigenetics or other
basic biomedical problems relating to the impact of the
environment on development. The successful candidate
will interact with investigators studying diverse problems
in reproductive biology, developmental toxicology, hormone mechanisms, signal transduction, cell cycle regulation, cell growth and differentiation, apoptosis, gene regulation, mutagenesis and DNA repair, and cancer biology.
Minimum qualifications are an M.D., Ph.D., D.V.M. or equivalent
doctoral degree in the biomedical sciences, at least three years of postdoctoral experience, and publications in high quality journals. Salary will be commensurate with the
experience and qualifications of the candidate.
Federal benefits apply.
Information about the NIEHS may be found at
www.niehs.nih.gov and the Laboratory of Reproductive
and Developmental Toxicology at www.niehs.nih.gov/research/atniehs/labs/lrdt/index.cfm. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. Interested applicants should provide a curriculum vitae and bibliography, a 2-5 page
statement of current research interests and future plans,
and have three letters of recommendation sent directly
to the address below by January 31, 2009. Material
received after this date may be considered as needed.
Ms. Cindy Garrard (DIR08-05)
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental
Health Sciences
P.O. Box 12233 Maildrop A2-06
111 Alexander Drive, Room A206
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
email: dir-appls@niehs.nih.gov
http://dir.niehs.nih.gov
HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Environmental Health
Division of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects
Chief, Health Studies Branch
and
Senior Scientist, Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Branch
CDC's Division of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects is seeking candidates for the positions of Chief, Health Studies Branch (HSB) and Senior Scientist, Air Pollution and Respiratory Health Branch (APRHB). The Division promotes health and quality of life by preventing or controlling diseases or deaths that result from interactions between people and their environment. This mission is supported in part by research and surveillance activities conducted by HSB and APRHB.
The ideal candidate for Chief (HSB) should have expertise in epidemiology, surveillance and use of surveillance data, exposure assessment, disease prevention, and risk assessment; have experience leading and implementing field studies; have extensive supervisory experience; and must demonstrate knowledge of state and federal environmental public health policies. The Chief plans, organizes, and oversees all research, surveillance, preparedness, and response activities of HSB; develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and program objectives; and ultimately implements a comprehensive program that has national and international scope. The Chief provides expert consultation on and direction of extramural environmental public health programs in collaboration with other Federal agencies, state and local health departments, the private sector, and international governmental and non-governmental organizations.
The ideal candidate for Senior Scientist (APRHB) should have strong scientific, epidemiologic and public health research skills, experience working with federal, state, and/or local authorities, as well as with academic institutions and community organizations, and who has strong written and oral communication skills, as evidenced by publications and presentations at national meetings. The Senior Scientist conducts original research or collaborates with key partners; prepares and publishes technical reports for public health journals; and presents papers on current research at international and domestic public health meetings. The scientist will assist in the development of APRHB's overall research plans, studies, and policy development in the areas of asthma and indoor and outdoor air pollution.
These positions will be announced officially at www.usajobs.gov. Applicants should submit their name and contact information to Peggie Francis, MMFrancis@cdc.gov, who will contact interested parties with directions for applying when the announcement is opened officially on usajobs.gov.
Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA
Tenure-Track Position in Environmental Health
Dickinson College seeks applicants for a tenure-track appointment in our Environmental Studies Department in Environmental Health, commencing July 1, 2009. A Ph.D. in a discipline related to environmental health is required. The successful candidate will be strongly interdisciplinary, with training in both the natural and social sciences, and provide expertise in a new field for the Environmental Studies Department. He/she will be expected to initiate an active research agenda involving undergraduates, provide opportunities for service-learning, and build on our strong community-based research programs. The candidate will be expected to teach a section of our Introductory Environmental Science course, offer new intermediate-level courses in environmental health (including, for example, health effects of exposure, distribution of environmentally induced disease, risk assessment, and policy), and teach a senior seminar on a topic of his/her choice on a rotating schedule with other faculty. In addition, depending on one's area of interest, the candidate will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with the College's Certificate Program in Health Studies, the Community Studies Center, the College Organic Farm, the Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring (ALLARM), and with faculty in a number of other departments with strong community-based environmental research interests.
Dickinson College is a highly selective liberal arts college in South Central Pennsylvania, with a national reputation for leadership in global education. This new position is part of a major Mellon-funded initiative to make environmental and sustainability studies a defining characteristic of the college's academic program.
All applications should be made through: https://jobs.dickinson.edu. Applications should include a statement of interest, a curriculum vita, and contact information for three references. Inquiries should be forwarded to Professor Candie C. Wilderman, Chair of the Environmental Studies Department, P.O. Box 1773, Carlisle, PA 17013, wilderma@dickinson.edu, 717-245-1573. Review of candidates will begin on October 15, 2008. Dickinson College is committed to diversity, and we encourage candidates who will contribute to meeting that goal. Applications and nominations of women and minorities are strongly encouraged.
YALE SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Global Health Initiatives
Assistant/Associate Professor
Assistant or Associate Professor specializing in Global Chronic and Infectious Disease Epidemiology/Social Behavioral Sciences/Environmental Health Sciences
The Yale School of Public Health invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor for its Global Health Initiatives. The successful candidate will have expertise in either behavioral, social, genetic, or environmental determinants of health and diseases in global populations and/or interventions that reduce morbidity and mortality. In addition to developing an independent research program, expectations include teaching a course on the epidemiology and control of disease in low- and middle-income countries.
A doctoral level degree and evidence of a promising scholarly career through publications, successful grant writing, and teaching experience is required. Preference will be given to candidates with an active grant-supported research program and strong record of publications in peer-reviewed journals appropriate to their career stage, as well as some teaching experience at the master's and/or doctoral level.
Applications, nominations, and inquiries are all invited. Review of applications will commence on November 15, 2008 and will continue until a successful candidate is identified. Applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest, a complete curriculum vitae, and copies of recent publications, in confidence to:
Chair, Global Health Search Committee
c/o Adrianna Mironick
Yale School of Public Health
Yale School of Medicine
P.O. Box 208034
New Haven, CT 06520-8034
Adrianna.mironick@yale.edu
(203) 785-2914
Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Yale values diversity in its faculty, students, and staff and especially welcomes applications from women and underrepresented minorities.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Research and Development
National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA)
Research Triangle Park, NC
STATISTICIAN/EPIDEMIOLOGIST
GS-601/1530-13 - Announcement #RTP-DE-2008-0183 or RTP-MP-2008-0377
EPA is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Statistician/Epidemiologist. The position is in the Environmental Media Assessment Group (EMAG), National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) in Research Triangle Park., NC (http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/). NCEA plays a vital role in EPA's work to protect against air pollution effects on public health and the environment by assessing and evaluating the scientific information about air pollutants. A major product of this work is the Integrated Science Assessments that are prepared for the six common "criteria" pollutants: ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and lead. These assessments are a key component in EPA's review of air quality standards for those pollutants and also serve as a resource for other air pollution work in the EPA and internationally.
The Statistician/Epidemiologist will play a key leadership role in the scientific assessment of criteria air pollutants. The successful candidate will have expertise in statistics, especially for air pollution epidemiological studies. The Statistician/Epidemiologist will lead efforts in the evaluation of epidemiologic evidence on health effects of these pollutants, and contribute to the integration and synthesis of evidence on the health impacts of these air pollutants. The Statistician/Epidemiologist will provide scientific expertise to assist EPA's air pollution program office on risk assessments and other program needs related to epidemiologic studies on the health effects of air pollutants. The employee will also serve as an expert consultant to the Director of NCEA and other EPA offices, as well as other organizations both nationally and internationally.
The successful candidates will be expected to develop an independent research program focused on identifying and clarifying occupational and environmental causes of cancer. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief summary of research interests and experience, copies of selected publications, and three letters of reference to:
Excellent Benefits: The selected candidate will be eligible for a full benefits package, including health insurance, life insurance, retirement, and vacation and sick leave. U. S. citizenship required.
Salary Range: The salary range is $80,168 to $104,223 per year, commensurate with qualifications.
Qualifications: A bachelor's degree (or higher) is required, and desirable applicants will have a doctoral degree (e.g. Ph.D.) in an academic field related to statistics, epidemiology, health sciences, allied sciences or a related field.
How to Apply: Applicants should apply through USAJOBS at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov. Application materials must be submitted online by the closing date. You need to submit the additional documentation (e.g., transcripts) described in the full text vacancy. The announcement will close on October 24, 2008.
The U.S. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Tenure/Tenure-Track Positions
Occupational and Molecular Epidemiologists
Two tenure-track/Tenured positions are available in the Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch (Chief, Dr. Debra Silverman), Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) for a scientific investigator with expertise and experience in the conduct of molecular epidemiologic studies, and for a scientific investigator with expertise and experience in the conduct of occupational cancer epidemiology studies. The goal of both positions is to evaluate cancer risks from occupational and environmental exposures. Candidates for the molecular epidemiology position should have a strong background and experience in design and conduct of molecular epidemiologic research using cross-sectional, case-control, and/or cohort studies of populations with occupational and environmental exposures relevant for cancer etiology. Candidates should have knowledge of, and demonstrated capacity to apply state-of-the-art methods to a wide range of biomarkers utilized in cancer research. Candidates for the occupational cancer epidemiology position should have a strong background and experience in design and conduct of occupational cancer epidemiology studies using case-control and cohort designs, with expertise in using state-of-the-art exposure assessment and statistical methods.
The candidate for the molecular epidemiology position must have a doctorate in epidemiology or a comparable doctoral degree and experience in carrying out molecular epidemiology studies of populations exposed to known or potential occupational and environmental carcinogens. The candidate for the occupational cancer epidemiology position must have a doctorate in epidemiology or a comparable doctoral degree and experience carrying out occupational cancer epidemiology studies. Both positions require a fundamental commitment to the study of cancer from occupational and environmental exposures. A demonstrated ability to carry out effective collaborations with investigators from different disciplines is critical. Also essential is the ability to communicate effectively in speech and in writing, as demonstrated in presentations and publications.
The successful candidates will be expected to develop an independent research program focused on identifying and clarifying occupational and environmental causes of cancer. Interested individuals should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, brief summary of research interests and experience, copies of selected publications, and three letters of reference to:
Mrs. Judy Schwadron
Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics
National Cancer Institute
Executive Plaza South, Rm. 8073
Bethesda, MD 29892-7374
Applications received by November 21, 2008 will be considered for a first round of interviews, but applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. A completed application is required in order to be considered for these positions. These positions are subject to a background investigation.
The DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Indiana University
The doctoral degree in environmental and industrial/occupational health and safety is required. MPH degree also desirable. This position requires a background in ergonomics, environmental and occupational health, and epidemiology. A demonstrated record is necessary in acquiring grants and contracts in line with occupational health and safety research, a strong publication record in peer reviewed journals, and a demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines. Mentor junior faculty members, teach courses related to the candidate's expertise, serve on departmental, school, and university committees, and remain actively involved in professional organizations and other activities of national prominence. Deadline is November 10, 2008, or until a suitable candidate is identified. Send letter of application which includes a brief statement of professional objectives, complete curriculum vitae, and a list of at least six references. Only finalists will be asked to contact references to obtain support letters. Applications should be addressed to: Dr. Nancy Ellis, Chair, Search and Screen Committee, Department of Applied Health Science, HPER 116, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN 47405, Telephone: (812) 855-9441 or (812) 855-3627, E-mail: ellisn@indiana.edu (email contact is preferred for inquiries related to position). The HPER website is located at: http://www.hper.indiana.edu. INDIANA UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. (Women and minority group members are encouraged to apply)
Staff Scientist in Membrane Signaling
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The Laboratory of Neurobiology at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is recruiting a staff scientist on a renewal appointment in the Membrane Signaling Group to organize electrophysiological studies of ion channel regulation by signal transduction pathways. The selectee will independently design, implement, analyze, and trouble shoot patch clamp studies of ion channel regulation and teach patch clamp electrophysiology to other members of the Membrane Signaling Group and members of other research groups within the Division of Intramural Research. This is a technical support position which does not involve independent resources for investigator initiated research.
Minimum qualifications include a doctoral level degree and at least ten years of postdoctoral experience applying the patch clamp technique to studies of ion channel regulation. Expertise in patch clamp of voltage-gated channels at the single channel level and their regulation by calcium and reversible protein phosphorylation in multiple physiological preparations, and success in independently designing, implementing and analyzing successful projects must be documented by multiple publications over at least ten years in top tier physiological journals. Evidence of an appointment at the research faculty level and experience supervising student research projects is also required. Publications demonstrating additional expertise in biophysics, calcium signaling and synaptic physiology are desirable.
For details regarding on-going projects in the Laboratory of Neurobiology, please visit website http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/atniehs/labs/ln/index.cfm Applications from women and minorities are particularly encouraged. Salary will be commensurate with experience. To apply, submit a curriculum vitae, bibliography, brief statement of research experience and interests and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent by October 17, 2008, to the following address. Applications received after that date will be considered as needed:
Mr. Will Williams (DIR-8-06)
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
P.O. Box 12233, Maildrop A2-06
111 Alexander Drive, Room A235
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
e-mail: dir-appls@niehs.nih.gov
DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers
Embryonic Stem Cell Biologist, TENURE -TRACK INVESTIGATOR
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The Laboratory of Molecular Carcinogenesis is recruiting a Tenure-Track Investigator - Embryonic Stem Cell Biologist with intellectual and research strengths in, but not necessarily limited to, regulation of gene expression, development, chromatin and epigenetics. The successful applicant will be expected to establish a high-quality independent research program in stem cell biology, relevant to cancer, within a group with diverse research interests and backgrounds but focused upon the molecular and environmental mechanisms of carcinogenesis. Excellent start-up funds, salary, and benefits package will be provided. The applicant will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and research core facilities at the NIEHS. Applicants should have a Ph.D, M.D. or equivalent doctoral degree with 3 years of postdoctoral research experience, and a strong publication record. Research experience with cancer models is desirable but not mandatory. Time before tenure review will be dependent upon qualifications and performance, not to exceed 6 years. For additional information concerning this position, contact Dr. Trevor Archer, Chief, Laboratory of Molecular Carcinogenesis (archer1@niehs.nih.gov). Interested persons should send their curriculum vita with a statement of research interests, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted to the following address. Applications received by November 10, 2008 will be given first consideration. Applications received after that date will be considered only if the position has not been filled.
Mr. Will Williams (DIR-08-04)
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
P.O. Box 12233, Maildrop A2-06
111 Alexander Drive, Room A235
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
dir-appls@niehs.nih.gov
HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers
Tenure-Track Investigator in X-Ray Crystallography
Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Research Triangle Park, NC
The Laboratory of Structural Biology in the Division of Intramural Research of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences is seeking a Tenure-Track Principal Investigator in X-ray crystallography. Applicants should have a doctoral degree, a clear record of accomplishment in X-ray crystallography, and plans to develop a strong and original research program to investigate the structure and function of proteins involved in determining biological responses to environmental stress. While applicants proposing research in all areas related to the structure of biological macromolecules will be considered, we are particularly interested in candidates proposing research plans that coincide with areas of strength in the NIEHS Intramural Program, including but not limited to signal transduction, nuclear hormone receptor signaling, epigenetics, DNA replication and repair, and pulmonary biology. More information on the NIEHS Intramural Research Program can be found at http://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/atniehs/index.cfm.
Salary will be commensurate with experience and level of accomplishments. Time before tenure review will depend upon qualifications, but will not exceed 6 years. Applications from women and members of minority groups are particularly welcome. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a bibliography, a summary of past research, and a 2-3 page statement of future research plans, and should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the address below by November 14, 2008. Applications received after that date will be considered as needed. For additional information, contact Dr. Michael Resnick, Search Committee Chair, at resnick@niehs.nih.gov.
Ms. Cindy Garrard (DIR08-05)
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Environmental
Health Sciences
P.O. Box 12233 Maildrop A2-06
111 Alexander Drive, Room A206
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
email: dir-appls@niehs.nih.gov
HHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers.
We are dedicated to building a diverse community in our training and employment programs.
MUSC
Medical University of South Carolina
Endowed Chair in Marine Genomics
Marine Biomedicine and Environmental Sciences Center
Applications are invited for the Endowed Professorship in Marine Genomics at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) through its Marine Biomedicine and Environmental Sciences Center (www.musc.edu/mbes). This is one of two endowed appointments to be made within the South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence (www.sccoee.org/) in the Marine Genomics program being developed in partnership between the College of Charleston and the Medical University of South Carolina. The appointment will be made at the level of Associate Professor or Professor.
The Marine Genomics Program in Charleston is an integrated, highly collaborative effort that brings together over 40 faculty, students and staff from the College of Charleston, the Medical University of South Carolina, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Institute of Standards and Technology on the Fort Johnson marine campus. The Marine Genomics program is focused on applying genomic tools to increase understanding of the interactions of marine organisms with their environment and the relationship between the oceans and human health.
The successful applicant will have an earned doctorate (MD, DVM, or PhD in biology or chemistry), a demonstrated track record as a scholar in a collaborative and collegial setting, and programmatic support from competitive extramural funding sources. Extensive experience in the broad field of genomics including proteomics and bioinformatics is essential. Familiarity with the mechanisms for enhancing research value through economic development (e.g., intellectual property, interaction with relevant businesses, translational research activities, etc.) is an important attribute that will build on the South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence Program. Experience as a research team leader/program director is highly desirable, as well as a successful history in mentoring students and fellows.
The appointee will be expected to: 1) develop a strong extramurally funded programmatic base for marine genomics, 2) synergistically work with the companion Endowed Chair in Marine Bioinformatics at the College of Charleston (http://www.cofc.edu/biology/hiring.html#informatics) and researchers from partner institutions within the Hollings Marine Laboratory (HML), 3) provide academic leadership to the Marine Genomics Program (www.marinegenomics.org) in Charleston, 4) take a leadership role in development of the SC Marine Genomics Consortium (http://www.genome.clemson.edu/activities/projects/marineGenomics/), 5) integrate marine genomic research activities with the NOAA Center of Excellence in Oceans and Human Health at HML (www.eol.ucar.edu/projects/ohhi/), and 6) integrate appropriate clinical and basic science research on the medical campus with that of marine genomics on the marine campus.
Interested individuals may get further information from Dr. Eric R. Lacy (lacyer@musc.edu), Director of Marine Biomedicine and Environmental Sciences Center and chair of the CoEE Marine Genomics Chair search committee, 221 Ft. Johnson Rd., Charleston, SC 29412.
Applications must be submitted electronically to www.jobs.musc.edu, Requisition ID number 045093. Completed applications will consist of the following: a) a curriculum vitae and b) a letter i) summarizing current research and how its foundation is based on marine genomics, ii) showing the potential or realized economic value of the genomic research, and iii) explaining the candidate's qualifications to take a leadership role in marine genomics.
Review of applications will begin September 15, 2008 and end December 31, 2008.
Medical University of South Carolina is an equal opportunity employer, supporting workplace diversity (M/F/V/D) and is a drug-free workplace.
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS
HEI announces its Fall 2008 Research Agenda:
RFA 08-1 Relationship of Indoor, Outdoor and Personal Air (RIOPA): Further analyses of the RIOPA study data seeks proposals for studies that will take advantage of previously collected data on the concentrations of volatile organic compounds, carbonyls, and PM2.5 in indoor, outdoor, and personal air for subjects living in three urban centers with different pollution sources and weather. These data can be accessed on a publicly available web-based relational database. A total of $300,000 is available under this RFA. Letters of Intent due October 30, 2008; applications due December 15, 2008.
RFA 08-2 Walter A. Rosenblith New Investigator Award supports new, creative investigators interested in the health effects of air pollution. It provides funding for up to 3 years to an investigator with outstanding promise at the Assistant Professor or equivalent level for a small project relevant to HEI's research interests. Letters of Intent due February 10, 2009; applications due March 10, 2009.
RFPA 08-3 Health Effects of Air Pollution provides a mechanism for investigators whose area of interest falls outside of the current RFAs but is compatible with the HEI research program and mission. Applications can be submitted at any time.
For more information, please refer to the HEI website at www.healtheffects.org/funding.htm. If you have questions, contact Terésa Fasulo at HEI— tfasulo@healtheffects.org or +1-617-488-2345.
The Department of Environmental Science at the University of San Francisco
The Department of Environmental Science at the University of San Francisco invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions, contingent on funding approval, at the assistant professor level to begin in August 2009. Primary responsibilities include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in programs offered or supported by the Department, with curriculum oversight and development, as appropriate. A PhD is required, teaching and/or post-doctoral experience is desirable, and a commitment to undergraduate science education for majors and non-majors is essential.
Of special interest are candidates with expertise in a) landscape ecology, GIS and remote sensing; b) environmental health and toxicology; or c) energy, resources and sustainability science. However, candidates with expertise in other areas of environmental science/studies are also encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will also be expected to develop a dynamic research program that ideally would allow for undergraduate student participation. The area of research is open, but a candidate with interdisciplinary interests within the environmental arena is preferred.
Please submit the following materials electronically to envscisearch@usfca.edu: cover letter, curriculum vitae, graduate transcripts, a statement addressing teaching in a liberal arts environment (2 pages max), a research statement that addresses how to involve students, and for applicants with university teaching experience, syllabi and course evaluations. Candidates should also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be forwarded directly to this email or to the Search Committee Chair. Inquiries about the positions or printed applications should be sent to: Dr. John Callaway, Search Committee Chair, Department of Environmental Science, University of San Francisco, 2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA 94117, email: callaway@usfca.edu
Completed applications will be reviewed starting November 1, 2008 and accepted until the position is filled. The Department is part of the College of Arts and Sciences; a new integrated science building for undergraduate teaching is currently being planned in response to program growth. Information about the Department and its programs can be found at: http://www.usfca.edu/artsci/ug/environmental_science/index.html,
http://www.usfca.edu/artsci/ug/environmental_studies/index.html,
and http://www.usfca.edu/artsci/grad/environmental_management/index.html
The University of San Francisco is a private, Catholic and Jesuit institution and particularly welcomes candidates who will positively contribute to such an environment. USF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request. We particularly encourage minority and women applicants for all positions.
EFSA
European Food Safety Authority
Join EFSA's Scientific Committee and Panels
- Make a difference to European food safety
- Deliver scientific advice to Europe's risk managers
- Be part of Europe's network of top food safety scientists
The role of EFSA
EFSA is the European Union's scientific risk assessment body
on food and feed safety, nutrition, animal health and welfare,
and plant health and protection, tackling issues all along the
food chain. Its Scientific Committee and Panels consist of
independent scientists from universities, research institutions
and national food safety authorities. They deliver high-quality
scientific advice for Europe's decision-makers to act on and
protect consumers, animals and plants.
EFSA currently seeks independent experts for its Scientific
Committee and Panels. Experts are sought for a 3 year term,
renewable, starting in the summer of 2009.
EFSA's Scientific Committee and Panels
- Highly-qualified independent experts in risk assessment
- Experts sought to cover plant health and plant protection,
GMOs, feedstuffs, animal health and welfare, toxicology,
contaminants in the food chain, biological hazards including
TSEs, dietetic products, allergies, novel foods and nutrition
- Selected through an open procedure based on proven
scientific excellence
Apply online from 23 October to 7 January to join
other top scientists: www.efsa.europa.eu
Committed to ensuring that Europe's food is safe
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Research and Development
HIGH-LEVEL
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
IN
EXPOSURE SCIENCE
EPA's Office of Research and Development (ORD) is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill two positions within the National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL):
- Director of the Environmental Sciences Division in Las Vegas, NV
- Director of the Human Exposure and Atmospheric Sciences Division in Research Triangle Park, NC
Directors in both positions will be required to provide critical capabilities and leadership in the area of exposure research. Activities will include planning, developing, organizing, directing and implementing a highly technical and complex science research and development organization that has a nationwide impact and includes a staff of 70 to 100 employees.
These positions will be filled using EPA's Title 42 Authority, which allows us to hire the highest caliber science leaders through renewable term appointments of up to 5 years and at annual salaries of up to $200,000 depending upon qualifications, experience, and other factors. Selected applicants will be eligible for full benefits including relocation, health and life insurance, retirement, and vacation and sick leave.
Specific information on the positions and instructions for applying can be found at http://www.epa.gov/nerl/ Applications must be submitted by October 10, 2008.
The U.S. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
