Climate & Health Data Scientist — Spatial Epidemiology

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University is seeking a Research Scientist for the Center for Climate and Health within the School of Public Health. This role focuses on the health impacts of extreme weather, climate hazards, and air pollution while managing large datasets and contributing to collaborative science projects.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and possesses strong skills in geospatial analysis, statistical modeling, and programming. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in managing complex environmental or health datasets.
• Substantive expertise in climate and health, environmental epidemiology, or exposure science.
• Demonstrated publication record.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced geospatial and environmental analytic methods.
• Lead studies of climate-related exposures and health outcomes.
• Contribute to manuscripts, grant proposals, and reports.

Skills

Advanced geospatial analysis

Statistical modeling

Programming in R

Programming in Python

GIS software (ArcGIS/QGIS)

Education

PhD in data science, environmental health, or related field

Job description

Boston University is seeking a Research Scientist for the Center for Climate and Health within the School of Public Health. This role focuses on the health impacts of extreme weather, climate hazards, and air pollution while managing large datasets and contributing to collaborative science projects.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD and possesses strong skills in geospatial analysis, statistical modeling, and programming. This is a full-time position with competitive salary and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.