Position Details: Dr. Stapleton and Dr. Hoffman have several federally funded research projects addressing environmental exposures and their impacts on maternal and child health. Current projects include assessment of environmental exposure in the residential environment, the impacts of environmental chemical exposures on birth outcomes and neurodevelopment, and the immunomodulatory impacts of environmental chemical exposures. The candidate will be expected to manage and coordinate a range of study activities, including IRB protocol management, study participant recruitment and support and data and sample collection. Other duties will depend on prior experience but may include data analysis, scientific writing or supervising and mentoring students. The position is available for two years, with a possibility of extension.

Qualifications: Qualifications include a master’s degree in environmental health, epidemiology, global health, biostatistics, or a closely related discipline. The successful candidate should be highly organized and have excellent oral and written communication skills, strong quantitative skills and a demonstrated interest in health. Highly desirable areas of prior experience include: • Human subjects research experience • Experience with epidemiologic study design and implementations • Data management experience and statistical expertise • Scientific writing or science communication experience

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Informal inquiries are also encouraged.

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