Postdoctoral Research Fellow Location:
New Orleans, LA
Open Date:
Nov 1, 2023
Description:
The Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine (SPHTM) is seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a multidisciplinary team investigating environmental risk factors for neurodevelopmental, cardiovascular, respiratory, and mental health-related health outcomes. Air pollution and climate change-related exposures are of particular interest to this group. The successful candidate will be supervised by Mostafijur Rahman, MS, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences. The postdoctoral researcher will actively participate in scientific activities, encompassing all aspects of study design, analysis, manuscript preparation, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, presenting study findings at conferences, and developing research proposals. Candidate will participate in career development activities and will be encouraged to apply for transitional career award, and/or mentored career development awards. Initial appointment will be made for a period of one year, with a possibility of extension for one additional year based on performance.
Submit a letter describing research interests, curriculum vitae, copies of one or two recent publications, if applicable, and contact information for three references who are familiar with your academic accomplishments. Address applications to Dr. Mostafijur Rahman at Qualifications:
Candidate must have earned a doctoral degree in a relevant field (epidemiology, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, and/or statistical modelling), and have demonstrated interest in environmental health, preferably with experience in air pollution or climate change research. Intermediate to advanced skills with at least one statistical and/or programming software is required (e.g., SAS, R, or Python). Experience in exposure modelling and GIS is beneficial but not required. Application Instructions:
All applicants should apply electronically via the following link:
Materials submitted through this Tulane Jobs portal will not be considered. Tulane is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane's Strategy for Tomorrow .
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