Job Summary
The Epidemiology Branch in the Division of Intramural Research of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina is recruiting aStaff Scientist for the Environment and Cancer Epidemiology Group. The goal of the research group is to improve the understanding of how exposure to environmental chemicals impacts the development of cancer in women. The group uses resources from the Sister Study cohort, a large prospective US-wide cohort of women, to address this overarching goal. State-of-the-art exposure assessment and analytic methods are used to elucidate how environmental chemicals, individually and in combination, influence cancer incidence.
The successful candidate will support research activities and training in the field of environmental and cancer epidemiology and administrative support as needed. The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to: 1) Lead scientific activities pertaining to chemical exposures and cancer incidence; 2) Serve as a resource for knowledge of statistical and epidemiologic methods for current and new members of the research group and external collaborators; and 3) Mentor postbaccalaureate fellows, medical fellows, and summer students.
A Staff Scientist 1 is an NIH employee generally appointed to a time-limited, renewable position, similar to that of a non-tenure track research faculty at many universities. Staff Scientists do not receive independent resources, but often work independently and have sophisticated skills and knowledge essential to the work of the laboratory. Staff Scientists should be capable of independently designing studies, but do not have responsibilities for initiating new research programs. The Staff Scientist Position will directly report to Dr. Alexandra White and be supported by the resources of the Environment and Cancer Epidemiology Group.
Required Qualifications
Candidates should have both a doctoral degree (PhD or ScD or the equivalent) and at least 3 years of postdoctoral training in epidemiology, environmental health sciences or statistics with applications to epidemiologic data including a strong record of relevant scientific publication. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven track record of research on health effects of environmental exposures on cancer outcomes and with relevant expertise for assessment and analysis of exposure to environmental chemicals using high-dimensional exposomics and metabolomics data. Special consideration will be given to candidates with experience implementing chemical mixtures analysis, survival analysis, and epidemiologic methods for analyzing complex longitudinal data. The candidate must demonstrate strong quantitative skills including mastery of multiple statistical programming software packages (e.g., SAS, R). The successful candidate will display high scientific research productivity as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications as well as oral presentations. Mentoring experience is desired but not required.
Appointee may be a US citizen, Legal Permanent Resident or non-US citizen who is eligible for a valid work authorization.
This position is subject to a background investigation.
Benefits
Salary for this Staff Scientist level position will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Full federal benefits including leave, health and life insurance, retirement, and savings plan (401k equivalent) apply.
This position is eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy. https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/asa/ohr/hr-library/990-1/index.html.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The NIH/NIEHS encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. (https://diversity.nih.gov/about-us/population-underrepresented). The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors. NIH/NIEHS will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities as appropriate. If you require reasonable accommodation during any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.
Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
Standards of Conduct/Financial Disclosure
If selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency.
Foreign Education
Applicants who have completed part or all their education outside of the US must have their foreign education evaluated by an accredited organization to ensure that the foreign education is equivalent to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. We will only accept the completed foreign education evaluation. For more information on foreign education verification, visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) website at http://www.naces.org/. Verification must be received prior to the effective date of the appointment.
Reasonable Accommodation
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.