Environmental Epidemiologist postdoctoral

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We seek a capable, motivated, and collaborative epidemiologist to join our PFAS health study team at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. beginning in fall 2023. This is a great opportunity to take on a central role in a major federally funded study on health effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in individuals exposed to contaminated drinking water. Our high-impact research team is proud to train a new generation of environmental health scientists for careers in public interest science and environmental justice.
Job Overview:
Founded in 1994, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is the leading scientific research organization dedicated to uncovering the links between chemicals in our everyday environment and women’s health.  We are a collaborative multi-disciplinary team with expertise in exposure science, epidemiology, toxicology, chemistry, social science, and communications. We lead studies funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other federal agencies and collaborate with investigators at Harvard, UC Berkeley, Brown, and elsewhere.
This new hire will work with Principal Investigators at Silent Spring and Harvard to plan and conduct data analysis and manuscript preparation for a major health and exposure study in communities with PFAS-contaminated drinking water.
This position will also involve public communications, proposal development, and work on other ongoing studies at Silent Spring. This position is based in Newton, MA.
Responsibilities:   
Our research positions require great versatility in support of the Institute’s transdisciplinary research and our communications, community engagement, and policy programs.
Lead data analysis and peer-reviewed manuscript preparation for a major CDC-funded multi-site study of health effects in children and adults in communities with PFAS-contaminated drinking water. There are also opportunities to contribute to other PFAS exposure and health studies.
Coordinate data cleaning and analysis with PIs at Silent Spring, Harvard and CDC as well as the study’s six other sister sites for a diverse range of health outcomes.
Provide additional research support, including literature review and assistance preparing presentations, manuscripts, and proposals for federal and foundation grants.
Speak about environmental health issues with community audiences.
Work with community partners to communicate study findings.
The ideal candidate will have:
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enerous benefits including health and dental insurance, four weeks of vacation, 12 sick days, two personal days and 12 holidays per year, and professional development support. We offer free on-site parking or
reimbursement for MBTA pass. Join an engaging, multi-disciplinary, and highly experienced team of professionals that values and respects your contributions to our success!
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applicants from groups who are traditionally under-represented in STEM. We value diversity and an inclusive work culture, and we do not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States.
To apply
, send a cover letter describing your interests and experience related to this job, CV, writing sample, and copy of undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (photocopy is fine) by email to
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with “2023 epidemiology postdoc
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