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University of Massachusetts Amherst Post Doctoral Research Associate - Environmental Epidemiology in Amherst, Massachusetts
Post Doctoral Research Associate - Environmental Epidemiology
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Work type: Post Doc (Amherst Only)
Location: UMass Amherst
Department:Biostatistics & Epidemiology
Union:Post Doc
Categories: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Research, School of Public Health & Health Sciences
About UMass Amherst
UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.
Job Summary
The Department of Biostatistics & Epidemiology in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences (SPHHS) is seeking applicants for one Post-doctoral Research fellow in Environmental Epidemiology. The selected applicant will conduct data analyses investigating the effects of early life exposures (including endocrine disruptors and air pollution) on cognitive and behavioral functions within a causal inference framework. Additionally, the candidate will have the opportunity to work on a multitude of other projects pertaining to child development in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. Additional opportunities to work on the impact of developmental exposures are also available.
Essential Functions
Conduct data analysis investigating the effects of environmental exposures on child development, and publish original research in peer‐reviewed journals;
Seek additional funding from NIH, NSF, and other organizations;
Attend lab meetings, occasionally present research in progress reports;
Supervise and collaborate with graduate students on their research.
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate must have:
PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health sciences, quantitative risk assessment, or other quantitative related fields.
Strong training in biostatistics and epidemiological methods.
Strong programming skills in R, Stata and/or SAS.
Experience with approaches to causal inference is a plus.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and track record of peer-reviewed publications.
Application Instructions
Along with the application, interested candidates should submit the following application materials:
a cover letter that includes a statement of research experience and interests,
a curriculum vitae,
pdf copies of a recent publication or writing sample,
contact information for three (3) professional references.
The search will remain open until filled.
UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Advertised: Nov 22 2022 Eastern Standard Time
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