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The Division of
Environmental Health in the Department of Preventive Medicine
at the University of Southern California is seeking
post-doctoral fellow/research associate with expertise in
environmental health including environmental epidemiology and
exposure sciences.
The Department of Preventive Medicine houses one of the
leading research groups in environmental health, epidemiology,
exposure sciences and environmental biostatistics, with
expertise in respiratory health, cancer, neurosciences,
metabolic and cardiovascular diseases, as well as
environmental and integrative genomics.
We seek a motivated
individual with doctorate-level academic training in the
environmental health sciences (EHS) with demonstrated
competence in research to work with Dr. Frank Gilliland and
colleagues in the ongoing Children’s Health Study and to
participate in the research programs of the Southern
California Environmental Health Sciences Center (SCEHSC),
Environmental Health Disparities Center, the USC ECHO cohorts
and the PRISMS Program, all directed by Dr. Gilliland and
housed in the Environmental Health Division of the Department
of Preventive Medicine. A strong background in EHS is
required for this cross-cutting position. Past experience in
respiratory/pulmonary epidemiology is a plus.
The dynamic and diverse
group of investigators in the Southern California
Environmental Health Sciences Center (SCEHSC) offers
opportunities for a wide range of research collaborations.
The NIEHS-funded SCEHSC features an innovative Career
Development Program for early investigators to strengthen
their skills and knowledge base needed for career advancement
(e.g., developing career directions and priorities, grant
writing, making effective presentations, preparing
manuscripts, and developing multidisciplinary research teams).
The program has established a track record of success in
helping post-doctoral and junior investigators to obtain
faculty positions and a first NIH award. U.S. citizenship or
permanent residency is NOT required.
Interested candidates should apply online to this USC job
announce and email 3 documents including 1) a curriculum
vitae, 2) a brief summary of research interests and 3) names
and contact information for three professional references to:
Frank Gilliland MD PhD
Hastings Professor of Preventive Medicine
Department of Preventive Medicine
University of Southern California
2001 North Soto Street
Los Angeles CA 90089-9237
Email: gillilan@usc.edu
Phone: (323) 442-1309
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