Research Assistant for Community-Engaged Environmental Health Studies

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We seek a versatile research assistant to coordinate innovative environmental health studies in a community-engaged context. This is a great opportunity to do public interest science! We are proud to train a new generation for careers in environmental health 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. Our current research focuses on exposure to endocrine disrupting compounds, environmental justice and disparities in chemical exposures, chemical toxicity testing, and community-engaged research.
This new hire, working with project Principal Investigators, will direct day-to-day implementation of two health and exposure studies in communities with drinking water contaminated by PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). This position is based in Newton, MA and will require frequent travel to community sites in eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire for the first year.
Responsibilities:   
Our research positions require great versatility in support of the Institute’s transdisciplinary research, communications, community engagement, and policy programs.
Coordinate recruitment and data collection for two studies on PFAS exposures and health effects in children in communities with a history of water contamination – develop and follow study protocols, collect high quality data through field visits (staff visit homes in pairs), operate environmental sampling equipment, develop sample tracking systems, communicate with study participants, and coordinate the activities of the study team.
Work with community partners to develop recruitment and outreach strategies.
Conduct data management and quantitative analysis for environmental exposure data in a range of environmental media.
Provide research support, including literature review and assistance preparing presentations, manuscripts, and proposals for federal and foundation grants.
Co-author peer-reviewed articles.
Speak about environmental health issues with community audiences.
The ideal candidate will have:
Master’s degree in a relevant field or bachelor’s degree with relevant work experience and strong quantitative skills. Relevant fields might include (but are not limited to) environmental science, environmental engineering, biology, chemistry, applied statistics, earth science, toxicology, epidemiology, and public health.
Experience conducting scientific research.
Excellent oral and written communication skills. High energy, creativity, curiosity, attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team.
Commitment to careful and impartial research in a context of partnership between scientists and the public.
Valid driver’s license and access to a car.
Bonus skills:
Experience coordinating research studies, especially studies involving human participants, or experience coordinating community-based programs
Substantial experience and/or training with statistical programming languages such as R, SAS, Stata, MATLAB.
Experience with environmental sample data collection and/or analysis in a laboratory or field setting
Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese.
Benefits: 
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience (range: $50,000-70,000). We are currently working in hybrid mode with an expectation of two days per week in our office, and data collection will require additional frequent on-site activities. Silent Spring offers g
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 an 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, resume, writing sample, and copy of academic transcript (photocopy is fine) by email to
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with “2023 Study C
oordinator” in the subject line.
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