Assistant Professional Researcher - Environmental Health Sciences (Jerrett)

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health invites applicants for an Assistant Professional Researcher position with emphasis on environmental exposure analytics. The role focuses on managing exposure data and overseeing statistical analysis to study health effects from environmental exposures.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant discipline and demonstrate strong interpersonal and collaborative skills for reporting findings

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field is required.
• Experience with advanced environmental exposure analyses is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills are assets.

Responsibilities

• Assign and manage exposure data for studies.
• Oversee complex statistical analyses and interpret results.
• Present findings to collaborators and prepare scholarly outputs.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data management

Collaborative research

Education

PhD or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professional Researcher

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is approximately $96,700 to $138,600, based on candidates experience and qualifications.

Application Window

Open date: October 16, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Nov 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Wednesday, Nov 18, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health invites applicants for an Assistant Professional Researcher position with an emphasis on advanced environmental exposure. Applicants will be responsible for assigning and managing exposure data and overseeing complex statistical analysis of potential health effects from these exposures. Successful applicants will be expected to interpret and report findings to collaborators, lead and contribute to scholarly works, and prepare and deliver periodic presentations to collaborators as needed. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent in an appropriate field to conduct high-quality research on environmental disaster exposures and routine environmental exposures. Strong interpersonal skills and experience are assets for this position.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Additional qualifications

• Applicants must engage in research equivalent to the Professorial Series by time of start date

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Self-Statement - A brief statement summarizing your activities in the areas of research, teaching, and/or service. This is not to exceed 3 pages.
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form

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.

Help contact

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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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA