Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Epidemiology Branch at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Job Board Title:
Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Epidemiology Branch at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences

Post Date
3/4/2022

Expiration Date
6/2/2022

Details:
Through its fellowship program, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Epidemiology Branch strives to develop and mentor talented, motivated, and diverse career scientists. We are seeking applicants with a doctoral degree within the past five years and training and experience in epidemiology, environmental health sciences, or biostatistics for postdoctoral training within the following research groups:
Perinatal and Early Life Epidemiology Group (PI: Kelly Ferguson). Our group investigates the role of environmental chemical exposures in the etiology of adverse pregnancy and childhood health outcomes, with a focus on the mechanistic underpinnings of these relationships. The fellow would collaborate on projects in this research area, analyzing high-dimensional chemical exposure biomarker and metabolomics data. Successful candidates will have a strong background in epidemiology and experience with advanced statistical modeling. Experience with metabolomics or other biomarker data is beneficial but not required.
Social and Environmental Determinants of Health Equity (PI: Chandra Jackson). We are seeking an experienced and well-qualified postdoctoral fellow. The group investigates how physical and social environmental determinants of health influence racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities in cardiometabolic health. In addition to identifying the biological mechanisms by which factors in the social and physical environments affect health and contribute to health inequities, this group is also interested in the translation of epidemiologic findings into interventions that address structural, macro-level as well as individual-level barriers to achieving and maintaining optimal health. Ongoing research addresses how physical and social attributes of neighborhood/housing and work environments affect, for example, insufficient sleep duration and inadequate sleep quality as well as subsequent cardiometabolic disease risk. Postdoctoral fellows in this group will have access to data from the National Health Interview Survey and cohorts such as the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis; Jackson Heart Study; Sister Study; Study of Environment, Lifestyle, and Fibroids; and the Agricultural Health Study. Using existing resources, fellows can develop their own research initiatives within the mission of the research group.
Fertility and Reproductive Health Group (PI: Anne Marie Jukic). The postdoctoral fellow will work with the PI to develop a research portfolio that fits their interests and training goals. Potential research areas include 1) a clinical trial of vitamin D and menstrual cycles; 2) air pollution, climate, and fertility; or 3) biomarkers of early placental health. The successful candidate will have a strong background in epidemiology and statistical modeling. Experience in environmental health sciences, questionnaire design and implementation, mixtures modeling, and biomarker studies preferred.
Environment and Cancer Epidemiology Group (PI: Alexandra White). Our research is focused on assessing environmental risk factors for cancer in women, with a particular focus on breast cancer. We have ongoing projects focused on evaluating both ambient environmental exposures such as air pollution as well as chemical biomarkers of exposure in relation to cancer risk. Postdoctoral fellow will be able to take advantage of data from unique resources including the Sister Study cohort (https://sisterstudy.niehs.nih.gov/) and the Komen Tissue Bank (https://komentissuebank.iu.edu/ ). Successful candidates will have a strong background in epidemiology and statistical methods, with interest in environmental exposures, cancer or women’s health. Experience in exposure measurement, mixtures methods, biomarker studies, and geographic information systems is beneficial but not required.
Lifecourse genomic and environmental epidemiology of respiratory and allergic health (PI: Stephanie London). We focus on environmental, genetic, and epigenetic factors, and their interactions, in relation to respiratory health and illness and other outcomes, across the life-course. Types of ‘omic data include genome wide genotyping, methylation data (Illumina EPIC chip), proteomics (SomaScan), dust microbiota assessed by 16S sequencing and, more recently, metagenomic sequencing. Candidates must have extensive experience with epidemiologic or statistical data analysis. Experience with analysis of high dimensional genetic or epigenetic data is a plus but not required.
Chronic Disease Epidemiology Group (PI: Dale Sandler). We are seeking applicants with training or experience in epidemiology, population health, environmental health, biostatistics, or a related field to carry out research on a range of health outcomes in the context of two large prospective cohort studies – the Agricultural Health Study (https://aghealth.nih.gov ) and the GuLF Study (https://gulfstudy.nih.gov ). Successful candidates will have a strong background in epidemiology and statistical methods, with interest in the impact of environmental exposures and health disparities on chronic diseases risk factors and outcomes. Experience in environmental health sciences, health disparities research, mixtures methods, biomarker studies, geographic information systems, genomics and/or gene and environment interactions is beneficial, but not required. Experience with Medicare or other claims data would also be considered beneficial.
Fellows will have the opportunity to propose related research that can be internally funded, and are also eligible and encouraged to apply for K99/R00 and non-NIH research grants. While NIEHS fellows have no teaching responsibilities, interaction with faculty and students at the local universities (University of North Carolina, NC Central University, NC State University, and Duke University) can be facilitated and is encouraged. Opportunities for mentoring undergraduate and graduate students are also available.

Qualifications:
Candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our research program are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary and benefits are highly competitive. Initial appointments will be two years at NIEHS in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, with additional time (up to 5 years) depending on eligibility and productivity. Anticipated start dates will be summer to fall 2022. Applicants should submit the following materials to epifellowships@niehs.nih.gov and indicate which position is of strongest interest. You may also email the PI directly.
• Statement describing areas of research interest
• Curriculum vitae with bibliography
• Copies of 1-2 recent publications
• Contact information for 3 persons serving as references

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Employer:
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Contact:
Paula Juras

Address:
111 TW Alexander Drive
MD A3-05
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

Email:
juras@niehs.nih.gov

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