Open Rank - Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist
University of Colorado System
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The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is seeking an Open Rank - Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist to join the CHWE team in the Colorado School of Public Health. The role focuses on industrial hygiene research, exposure assessment, and collaboration with an international research network.
The position offers a hybrid on-campus schedule with opportunities to lead or contribute to peer-reviewed publications and grant applications, and to travel internationally for
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Industrial Hygiene or another related field such as occupational or environmental health, exposure science, or engineering.
- A PhD in Industrial Hygiene or closely related field required for Senior Research Scientist.
- Experience in international research assessing environmental exposures and hazards.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research-grade workplace exposure assessments for chemical, physical, and biological hazards.
- Travel internationally to Latin America for 1-2 week periods several times per year to support research.
- Lead or participate on exposure assessment teams within CHWE international research efforts.
- Develop and maintain the CHWE industrial hygiene program, including equipment management.
- Establish SOPs and data collection protocols with meticulous recordkeeping.
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Department: Environmental & Occupational Health, Centers for Health, Work & Environment
Job Title: Open Rank - Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist
Position #: 00854230 – Requisition #41569
This is a full-time open-rank position at either the Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist level, depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience. The position is based at the Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH), Centers for Health, Work & Environment (CHWE).
- Conduct research-grade workplace exposure assessments for chemical, physical, and biological hazards such as solvents, particulate matter, dust, noise, heat, radiation, mold, or infectious agents
- Participate in international research that requires travel to Latin America for one- to two-week periods multiple times per year based on research protocol needs
- Participate on (or for Senior Research Scientist, lead) exposure assessment teams as part of the CHWE international research team
- Develop and maintain the CHWE industrial hygiene program, including management of essential equipment and supplies to support grant-funded research protocols.
- Establish SOPs and protocols including meticulous attention to data collection, recordkeeping, and integration into data systems in a team science environment.
- Contribute to the design, writing, submission, and publication of peer-reviewed research manuscripts and grants regarding exposures and health effects. In the case of Senior Research Scientist, this may include leadership in the preparation of manuscripts, presentations and grant applications.
- Present research at regional, national, and international meetings
- Optional: Teach exposure science/industrial hygiene/safety courses and content in the Colorado School of Public Health
Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of a minimum of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings. Must be willing and able to travel off-campus, including availability to work internationally (especially Latin America) for periods of 1-2 weeks at a time, multiple times a year based on research needs.
The Colorado School of Public Health is a collaborative endeavor involving the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz), Colorado State University (CSU), and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). The Colorado School of Public Health is the first and only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top-tier faculty and students from across the country and providing vital contributions towards ensuring our region's health and well‑being. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by CU Anschutz, CSU, and UNC, the Colorado School of Public Health provides education programs, including a Master's concentration in global health, innovative research that places the School in the top 20 in NIH funding among Schools of Public Health, and community service that addresses public health issues including chronic disease, healthcare access, climate, and environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, population mental health, ONE HEALTH and injuries for the Rocky Mountain region, nationally and globally.
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent 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 gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
- 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 all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
This is an open rank position and could be classified as Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
- Research Scientist:
- A Master's degree in Industrial Hygiene, or another closely related field/concentration such as occupational or environmental health, exposure science, or engineering.
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
- Experience in participating in conduct of international research assessing environmental exposures and hazards.
- Senior Research Scientist:
- A PhD in Industrial Hygiene or another closely related field/concentration such as occupational or environmental health sciences, exposure science, or engineering.
- Experience in leading teams in the performance of industrial hygiene research or services/practice.
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience.
- Experience in participating in conduct of international research assessing environmental exposures and hazards.
- Certification in Industrial Hygiene (CIH)
- Spanish language proficiency at a conversational level
- Proficiency with data collection and analysis software such as RedCAP, R, SAS, STATA, Excel
- Technical knowledge of the principles of industrial hygiene, exposure science, occupational health and safety, toxicology as well as the ability to convey that knowledge to others
- Scientific knowledge: how to identify and understand gaps in research and the principles of study design, methods, data collection, data analysis, interpretation.
- Familiarity with applicable workplace health and safety regulations and recognized exposure guidelines.
Skills include proficient manual and verbal manipulation of industrial hygiene instruments and management and manipulation of data, including:
- Technical: Hazard recognition, sampling strategy, instrument use, exposure assessment, control selection, and understanding of toxicology, occupational health, and personal protective equipment
- Analytic: Interpreting measurements and laboratory results, identifying trends, summarizing results and drawing conclusions based on quantitative and qualitative data
- Applying AI and machine learning technologies as appropriate
- Calibration and maintenance of industrial hygiene/exposure assessment equipment and supplies.
- Problem-solving: Tailoring sampling strategies, field methods, and recommended changes to work practices and research protocols by balancing health protection, research rigor, feasibility, and operational needs
- Collaboration: Working effectively with employers, workers, research study subjects, and research collaborators
- Mentoring graduate students and junior faculty members
- Communication: Writing concise reports and explaining technical details clearly to collaborators
- Contributing to the writing of research manuscripts and grant applications
- Actively participating on interdisciplinary research and public health practice teams
- Teaching students at the graduate level, residents, and post graduate 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
- Establish and maintain an exposure science unit in CHWE, including identifying essential equipment and supplies for research studies and assessing equipment performance, calibration, and maintenance.
- Execute exposure assessment/industrial hygiene protocols in field settings including in rural/agricultural communities and businesses in Latin America and U.S.
- Serve as an exposure science/industrial hygiene consultant to collaborators, industries, companies
- Analyze research data, prepare necessary graphs and tables, and collaborate writing rigorous research publications and grant applications
- Prepare and deliver community-facing presentations for different audiences ranging from scientific conferences to meetings with employers, workers, and other stakeholders
- For Senior Research Scientists, demonstrated ability to lead a team in the performance of complex, field based research protocols both domestically and internationally.
The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:
- Research Scientist: $80,000 to $95,000
- Senior Research Scientist: $100,000 to $110,000
The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
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