Assistant Project Scientist – Environmental Health Sciences (Jerrett)

Position title: Assistant Project Scientist

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is approximately $74,100 to $94, 200, based on candidates experience and qualifications.

Application Window

Open date: December 20, 2024

Next review date: Monday, Jan 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jan 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health invites applicants for an Assistant Project Scientist position with an emphasis in advanced environmental epidemiology and exposure assessment. The position includes 12 months of grant-supported salary, with an anticipated start date of March 1, 2025.

Applicants should have a PhD, MD, or other doctoral training in an appropriate field to conduct advanced research on the health effects of air toxics and other contaminants. Two years of postdoctoral work is desirable. Applicants will have to conduct advanced data integration and statistical modeling. Applicants will be expected to lead research papers for submission to high-impact scholarly journals. Successful applicants will also be proficient in working with large, diverse, interdisciplinary research teams. Applicants will also be responsible for managing several complex research projects independently with minimal supervision. Therefore, strong interpersonal skills and experience are assets for this position.

UCLA and Fielding School of Public Health are firmly committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging via their research, teaching, and/or service, and all applicants are required to submit a statement that addresses their past efforts and future plans in these areas.

All application materials must be submitted via UCLA Academic Recruit (https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09924). Full consideration applications should be complete by January 20, 2025. The earliest possible start date for this position is March 1, 2025. Appointment level and salary will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and qualifications. According to UC and FSPH standards, the FSPH fully covered 12 month salary will be composed of a component, ranging between $74,100.00 and $94,200.00.

Questions regarding the position should be sent to the chair of the search committee:

Michael Jerrett via email at [email protected].

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

• Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) in a relevant discipline by time of appointment.
• Expertise to conduct advanced data integration and statistical modeling.
• Applicants will be expected to lead research papers for submission to high-impact scholarly journals
• Ability to work in large, diverse, interdisciplinary research teams.
• Ability to multitask several complex research projects independently with minimal supervision.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
• Statement on Contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – An EDI Statement describes a faculty candidate’s past, present, and future (planned) contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion. To learn more about how UCLA thinks about contributions to equity, diversity, and inclusion, please review our EDI Statement FAQ document, and Sample EDI Statements.
• Self-Statement – A brief statement summarizing your activities in the areas of research, teaching, and/or service.
• Reference check authorization release form – Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Contact information of three – five references is required. No letters of references are needed when you apply.

Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09924

Help contact: [email protected]

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA