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 mjerrett@ucla.edu.