Epidemiologist, Environmental Protection Agency
Category : Alumni
Position Summary
We are recruiting for an environmental/occupational epidemiologist (GS-601- 11/12) to join our health assessment team in EPA’s Office of Research and Development. The successful candidate will work in the Chemical and Pollutant Assessment Division (CPAD) in the Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment. The epidemiologists in CPAD contribute to chemical health assessments that meet the needs of the regulatory programs and Regions in EPA. As such, they work with interdisciplinary teams of scientists to conduct systematic reviews of the literature, draw conclusions about potential hazards relevant to potential pollutant exposures, and contribute to the analyses of dose-response if appropriate data are available from epidemiological studies. In addition, the epidemiologists in CPAD participate in the identification and conduct of research to improve methods for systematic review and risk assessment.
Duties and Responsibilities
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Contribute to the identification, interpretation, evaluation, analysis, and synthesis of scientific and other data for the development of human health and/or environmental assessments of environmental or occupational chemical exposures;
- Communicate analyses, research results, and develop and maintain professional relationships essential to the position;
- Provide technical expertise, assistance, and advice to support programmatic and research efforts;
- Contribute to the identification, planning, and implementation of research to develop and/or improve scientific methods used in assessments.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in the following: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences related to the work of this position.
- In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position, see the job posting on USAJobs for further information
How to Apply
- Open and closing dates: August 26th to September 10th
- Possible locations: Washington, DC, Durham, NC and Cincinnati OH
- Click here to read more about this opportunity and to apply online!
