Open Rank - Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist

University of Colorado System; Aurora (CO); Híbrido; USD 80 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus invites applications for an Open Rank Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist in the CHWE. The role emphasizes industrial hygiene, exposure assessment, and international research with opportunities to lead teams and publish findings.

The role requires advanced degrees in Industrial Hygiene and relevant experience; travel to Latin America is anticipated. A supportive academic environment and collaboration across centers are highlighted.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in Industrial Hygiene or closely related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
• Experience in international research assessing environmental exposures and hazards.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct research-grade workplace exposure assessments for chemical, physical, and biological hazards.
• Participate in international research with travel to Latin America as needed.
• Lead exposure assessment teams for Senior Research Scientist; contribute to CHWE programs.
• Develop and maintain the CHWE industrial hygiene program and equipment management.
• Establish SOPs and data collection processes for research projects.
• Contribute to writing and publishing peer-reviewed manuscripts and grants.
• Present research at regional, national, and international meetings.
• Optional: Teach exposure science/industrial hygiene courses at the Colorado School of Public Health.

Conhecimentos

Industrial Hygiene

Exposure science

Occupational health

Data analysis

Mentoring

Formação académica

Master's degree in Industrial Hygiene

PhD in Industrial Hygiene

Ferramentas

RedCAP

R

SAS

STATA

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Environmental & Occupational Health, Centers forHealth, Work & Environment

Job Title: Open Rank - Research Scientist or Senior ResearchScientist

Position #: 00854230 – Requisition #41569:

Job Summary:

This is a full-time open-rank position at either the ResearchScientist or Senior Research Scientist level, depending on thecandidate's qualifications and experience. The position is based att he Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH), Centers forHealth, Work & Environment (CHWE) .

The Centers for Health, Work & Environment (CHWE) at theColorado School of Public Health conducts research, offerseducation and training, and implements community-based publichealth projects with the mission of improving the health, safetyand well-being of workers, their families, and communities bothdomestically and internationally. We invite applicants who areeager to become part of a vibrant academic center. We are seeking ahighly motivated and versatile Research Scientist (or SeniorResearch Scientist) to serve in the role of an IndustrialHygienist, conducting occupational and environmental research thatis especially applicable to the understanding and preventing theimpacts of climate and other environmental hazards on worker healthand safety. Competitive candidates will have a track record ofconducting and publishing rigorous research in the field ofindustrial hygiene and exposure by health effects related toworkforces in low and middle income countries.

Candidates will have a great opportunity to join a community ofresearchers and public health practitioners who conductcutting-edge research in a setting that takes pride in itssupportive culture. This position will have opportunities to engagewith faculty, staff, and students conducting international anddomestic research on impacts of climate on working populationsexperiencing vulnerability, implementation research in OccupationalHealth and Safety, and Total Worker Health. The Center is home totwo NIOSH-funded Centers: the Mountain and Plains Education andResearch Center (MAP ERC) and the Center for Health Work &Environment, a NIOSH Total Worker Health Center ofExcellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research-grade workplace exposure assessments forchemical, physical, and biological hazards such as solvents,particulate matter, dust, noise, heat, radiation, mold, orinfectious agents
• Participate in international research that requires travel toLatin America for one- to two-week periods multiple times per yearbased on research protocol needs
• Participate on (or for Senior Research Scientist, lead) exposureassessment teams as part of the CHWE international researchteam
• Develop and maintain the CHWE industrial hygiene program,including management of essential equipment and supplies to supportgrant-funded research protocols.
• Establish SOPs and protocols including meticulous attention todata collection, recordkeeping, and integration into data systemsin a team science environment.
• Contribute to the design, writing, submission, and publication ofpeer-reviewed research manuscripts and grants regarding exposuresand health effects. In the case of Senior Research Scientist, thismay include leadership in the preparation of manuscripts,presentations and grant applications.
• Present research at regional, national, and internationalmeetings
• Optional: Teach exposure science/industrial hygiene/safetycourses and content in the Colorado School of Public Health

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of a minimumof 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.M ust be willing and able to travel off-campus, includingavailability to work internationally (especially Latin America) forperiods of 1-2 weeks at a time, multiple times a year based onresearch needs.

Why Join Us:

The Colorado School of Public Health is a collaborative endeavorinvolving the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CUAnschutz), Colorado State University (CSU), and the University ofNorthern Colorado (UNC). The Colorado School of Public Health isthe first and only accredited school of public health in the RockyMountain Region, attracting top-tier faculty and students fromacross the country and providing vital contributions towardsensuring our region's health and well-being. Collaboratively formedin 2008 by CU Anschutz, CSU, and UNC, the Colorado School of PublicHealth provides education programs, including a Master'sconcentration in global health, innovative research that places theSchool in the top 20 in NIH funding among Schools of Public Health,and community service that addresses public health issues includingchronic disease, healthcare access, climate, and environmentalthreats, emerging infectious diseases, population mental health,ONE HEALTH and injuries for the Rocky Mountain region, nationallyand globally.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday,vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers anexcellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your grosspay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage oftime)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on allCU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage .

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time ofhire.

This is an open rank position and could be classified as ResearchScientist or Senior Research Scientist based on experience andqualifications as indicated below:

Research Scientist:

• A Master's degree in Industrial Hygiene, or another closelyrelated field/concentration such as occupational or environmentalhealth, exposure science, or engineering.
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
• Experience in participating in conduct of international researchassessing environmental exposures and hazards.

Senior Research Scientist:

• A PhD in Industrial Hygiene or another closely relatedfield/concentration such as occupational or environmental healthsciences, exposure science, or engineering.
• Experience in leading teams in the performance of industrialhygiene research or services/practice.
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
• Experience in participating in conduct of international researchassessing environmental exposures and hazards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Industrial Hygiene (CIH)
• Spanish language proficiency at a conversational level
• Proficiency with data collection and analysis software such asRedCAP, R, SAS, STATA, Excel

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Technical knowledge of the principles of industrial hygiene,exposure science, occupational health and safety, toxicology aswell as the ability to convey that knowledge to others
• Scientific knowledge: how to identify and understand gaps inresearch and the principles of study design, methods, datacollection, data analysis, interpretation.
• Familiarity with applicable workplace health and safetyregulations and recognized exposure guidelines.

Skills:

• Skills include proficient manual and verbal manipulation ofindustrial hygiene instruments and management and manipulation ofdata, including:

Technical:

• Hazard recognition, sampling strategy, instrument use, exposureassessment, control selection, and understanding of toxicology,occupational health, and personal protective equipment

Analytic:

• Interpreting measurements and laboratory results, identifyingtrends, summarizing results and drawing conclusions based onquantitative and qualitative data
• Applying AI and machine learning technologies asappropriate
• Calibration and maintenance of industrial hygiene/exposureassessment equipment and supplies.

Problem-solving:

• Tailoring sampling strategies, field methods, and recommendedchanges to work practices and research protocols by balancinghealth protection, research rigor, feasibility, and operationalneeds

Collaboration:

• Working effectively with employers, workers, research studysubjects, and research collaborators
• Mentoring graduate students and junior faculty members

Communication:

• Writing concise reports and explaining technical details clearlyto collaborators
• Contributing to the writing of research manuscripts and grantapplications
• Actively participating on interdisciplinary research and publichealth practice teams
• Teaching students at the graduate level, residents, andpostgraduate level trainees

Professional practice:

• Attention to detail, ensuring data integrity and completeness,quality assurance, ethical conduct
• Demonstrating consideration and empathy for study participants,collaborators and other stakeholders

Abilities:

• Establish and maintain an exposure science unit in CHWE,including identifying essential equipment and supplies for researchstudies and assessing equipment performance, calibration, andmaintenance.
• Execute exposure assessment/industrial hygiene protocols in fieldsettings including in rural/agricultural communities and businessesin Latin America and U.S.
• Serve as an exposure science/industrial hygiene consultant tocollaborators, industries, companies
• Analyze research data, prepare necessary graphs and tables, andcollaborate writing rigorous research publications and grantapplications
• Prepare and deliver community-facing presentations for differentaudiences ranging from scientific conferences to meetings withemployers, workers, and other stakeholders
• For Senior Research Scientists, demonstrated ability to lead ateam in the performance of complex, field based research protocolsboth domestically and internationally.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Research Scientist: $80,000 to $95,000

Senior Research Scientist: $100,000 to $110,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employerand complies with all applicable federal, state, and local lawsgoverning nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed tocreating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respectand dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicantswith disabilities throughout the employment application process. Torequest an accommodation pursuant to the Americans withDisabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADACoordinator at [e-mail].

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated toensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff,students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conductbackground investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19virus and other vaccine preventable diseases . If you work, visit, or volunteerin healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliatedhospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will berequired to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillancepolicies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, orvolunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certainresearch areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, youmust enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program .