Post-doctoral Research Program

Open application periods for 2008:

   January 2 - February 29, 2008
   May 1 - June 30, 2008
   September 2 - October 31, 2008

Current Health and Ecology Research Opportunities

EPA's National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL) is seeking applicants for our federal Post-doctoral Research Program. NHEERL has opportunities for conducting high priority research that contributes to protecting human health and the environment. Our primary focus is the effects of contaminants and environmental stressors on human health and ecosystems. Our research spans all levels of biological organization from the genome to populations, communities and ecosystems. The interdisciplinary nature of our research affords numerous opportunities for collaboration with other researchers both inside and outside of EPA. We have research laboratories in eight locations across the U.S. Click on a location to the right to learn more about our state of the art facilities and equipment.

Excellent federal employee benefits:

• Starting salary -- $45,040 for new Ph.D.; up to $84,913 for post-doctoral experience
• Full three-year appointments
• Paid relocation to EPA duty location
• Vacation and sick leave
• Federal health benefits, life insurance, and retirement program
• Travel to professional scientific meetings
• Active Post-doctoral Trainee Organization, onsite at RTP, NC

Easy application process:

• Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of recommendation from your research advisor or comparable official
• Cover letter indicating positions and locations of interest, your email address, U.S. citizenship status, and how you learned of this program
• DD-214, if claiming veteran's preference
• Click here for where to send the above application materials

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