The Department of Environmental Health at the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) has a long history and national reputation of interdisciplinary research to address the health effects of environmental exposures. We invite applications for multiple Postdoctoral Research Associate positions in the fields of environmental epidemiology, biostatistics, exposure assessment, data science, and geographical information systems. Postdoctoral Research Associates will have the opportunity to work on one or two projects, joining interdisciplinary teams of faculty, graduate students and research assistants from BUSPH and partner organizations. The positions start Summer through Fall 2023.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associates to work on a project related to health impact assessment for nitrogen dioxide (NO2) exposure. This is a one year project funded by, and in collaboration with, the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), with a start date of XXX and an anticipated term of 12 months, with possibility of continuation. The goals of this project are to 1) expand an air pollution health impact assessment currently built for the United States (BenMAPR) to Mexico, and 2) perform health impact assessment of NO2 using BenMAPR and satellite data to model health impacts of emissions from oil & gas production. These results will then be communicated to relevant stakeholders, including NGOs, policy makers, and other stakeholders. The postdoctoral research fellow will lead one peer-reviewed publication, present results at a scientific conference, present results to stakeholders, and prepare other communications materials as needed.

The Department of Environmental Health has a structured post-doctoral program with formal mentorship and career development opportunities. This includes support and training in grant preparation and manuscript writing, opportunities to present at both national and international conferences, and engagement in mentorship of students or classroom teaching if of interest to the applicant. This position offers a competitive compensation package (commensurate with experience), a tailored benefits package, and generous paid time off. This is structured as a 34 month position with potential for continuation in future years.

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Do not apply through the BU Website. Please send CV and cover letter to Dr. Jonathan Buonocore at jjbuono@bu.edu

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Apply advanced data science and GIS skills
• Collaborate with scientists with different backgrounds
• Write scientific peer-reviewed manuscript
• Participate in meetings with PI and Co-Is
• Engage with stakeholders related to community or policy-relevant findings.

Required qualifications:

• PhD/doctorate in environmental health, exposure assessment, environmental engineering, data science, environmental epidemiology, exposure science, biostatistics, environmental or public policy, or related fields
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Demonstrated publication record
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice
• Good communication and writing skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience or interest in translating research findings into content for community-based or policy audiences
• Prior experience performing risk assessment, health impact assessment, life cycle assessment, or exposure assessment experience
• Knowledge of air pollution and/or energy systems
• Experience with satellite air pollution data
• Experience working in the R programming language, ideally including spatial datasets using the sf package

The Department of Environmental Health believes that the cultural and social diversity of our faculty, staff, and students is vitally important to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. We are eager to work with colleagues who support our institutional commitment to ensuring BUSPH is inclusive, equitable, diverse, and a place where all constituents can thrive.

_We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. _

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