SBRP trainees are invited to use this page as a resource to learn about opportunities to advance their studies or begin their professional careers.
Upcoming Deadlines
Toxicologist, NIEHS. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is seeking a toxicologist in their laboratory in Research Triangle Park, NC. Major duties include making recommendations for the development of new or revised programs to address public health needs, providing direction for studying the reproductive and developmental toxicity potential of chemicals and initiating efforts to study new models for their evaluation.
More information on eligibility and the application process is available on the USAJobs website(http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID =80532942&AVSDM=2009-04-20+00%3A03%3A01&Logo= 0&q=niehs&FedEmp=Y&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3876&ss=0 &FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=73&SUBMIT1.y=15) . Application deadline: May 22, 2009.
Tulane University, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.The Department of Environmental Health Sciences of Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine and the Louisiana Cancer Research Consortium are seeking applications for three tenure-track faculty positions at the associate professor level. They are seeking candidates with expertise in genetic / environmentally epidemiology; environmental risk assessment and management; and in air pollution and modeling.
Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, description of research plans, and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Maureen Lichtveld
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine
Department of Environmental Health Sciences – SL29
1430 Tulane Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112
Applications will be accepted until all positions are filled.
Ongoing Opportunities
Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) "Classified Ads" — Each issue of Environmental Health Perspectives lists career opportunities including postdoctoral positions, faculty positions and positions available in state and federal agencies as well as industry. EHP also lists opportunities for fellowships, grants, and awards.
See the EHP Current Career Opportunities web page(http://www.ehponline.org/docs/admin/pa.html) and the Fellowship, Grants, & Awards web page(http://www.ehponline.org/docs/admin/fga.html) for more information.
Postdoctoral Training at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) — The National Institutes of Health offer postdoctoral research and training opportunities. The NIH web site is updated regularly with new positions.
See the Research and training Opportunities at the National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Training web page(http://www.training.nih.gov/postdoctoral/inde x.asp) for more information.
The National Academies Postdoctoral and Senior Research Awards — The National Academies offer several different fellowships in science, engineering and medicine. Information on eligibility guidelines and application deadlines is available on specific programs' web sites. See the National Academies web site(http://www.nationalacademies.org/grantprogram s.html) for more information.>
EPA Student Opportunities — Numerous opportunities are available within the Environmental Protection Agency for students to gain vital career experience while contributing to the mission of protecting human health and safeguarding the environment. Internships, fellowships and other opportunities are available in Washington, DC, laboratories, and at regional EPA locations nationwide. Fellowships and Student Programs can be found on the EPA Student Opportunities(http://www.epa.gov/careers/stuopp.html) web page.
Office of Research and Development Post Doctoral Program — EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) seeks candidates to fill four-year, post-doctoral research positions. Positions focus on the exposure and effects of environmental contaminants on human health and the environment. The preferred candidate will have earned a Ph.D. within the last five years or will have it awarded prior to their Federal employment start date. The duty station will be based on the particular disciplinary focus of the candidate and the overall requirements of the program. For more information, see the EPA Job Opportunities(http://www.epa.gov/ord/htm/jobs_ord.htm) web page or contact Ms. Dorothy Carr at (919) 541-4356 or email: carr.dorothy@epa.gov
EPA National Network for Environment Management Studies (NNEMS) — NNEMS is a comprehensive fellowship program managed by EPA's Office of Environmental Education. The purpose of the NNEMS Program is to provide students with practical research opportunities and experiences. Each participating headquarters or regional office develops and sponsors projects for student research. The projects are narrow in scope to allow the student to complete the research by working full-time during the summer and/or part-time during the school year. Research fellowships are available in Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law; Environmental Management and Administration; Environmental Science; Public Relations and Communications; and Computer Programming and Development.
NNEMS fellows receive a stipend at a level determined by the student's level of education and the duration and location of the research project. Fellowships are offered to undergraduate and graduate students. Students must meet certain eligibility criteria. The application deadline for the NNEMS Program is in the winter of each year with all projects beginning the following summer. See the EPA's Environmental Education (EE) Student Fellowships(http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/students.html) web page for more information.
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