Research Scientist, Department of Environmental & Public Health Sciences

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement plans (OPERS/STRS)

Work-life balance

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine invites applications for a full-time Research Scientist to advance aerosol and air quality research under Dr. Jun Wang. You will oversee projects on respiratory protection devices for public use, contributing to a strong, collaborative research program.

The initial appointment is 12 months with potential renewal based on funding and performance, supporting a thriving environment in environmental health sciences.

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD required.
• At least one year of independent research experience after graduation.
• Experience developing manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.
• Knowledge of respiratory protection devices (N95, PAPR, etc.).
• Experience with statistical software and data visualization.

Responsibilities

• Modify and adapt experimental protocols for aerosol and air quality research.
• Prepare results in manuscript form and graphics for presentations and grants.
• Submit research proposals as principal investigator when appropriate.
• Supervise graduate research assistants and other staff.
• Perform related duties as needed.

Skills

Aerosol and air quality research

Supervision of graduate researchers

Manuscript preparation/publication

Mentorship and collaboration

Effective communication

Education

PhD or MD in relevant field

Tools

Statistical software

Qualitative analysis tools

Data visualization tools

Job description

Next Lives at the University ofCincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks amongthe nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to morethan 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines researchprowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "themost ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentumhas never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati InnovationDistrict, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in thecountry with students earning $94 million annually through paidexperiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economicimpact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC,next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committedto student success and positively transforming the communitythrough scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making animpact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty arekey contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, theUniversity of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputationfor training best-in-class health care professionals and developingcutting-edge procedures and research that improve the health andclinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Healthacademic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s HospitalMedical Center, College of Medicine’s faculty and providers aretransforming the world of medicine every day. The Department ofEnvironmental and Public Health Sciences is a top-tier departmentwith world-renowned faculty and staff, which has one of the oldestenvironmental and industrial hygiene programs, and is home to an NIOSH Education Research Center (ERC)

A full-time Research Scientist position is available towork under the supervision of Dr. Jun Wang. This position will joina highly productive research program focusing on aerosol and airquality issues and participate in different research projects,protocols and experiments on various topics, but mainly onoverseeing a project on the development and testing of newlydeveloped respiratory protection devices for general publicuse.

The initial appointment is expected to be a continuous12-month period, with the possibility of renewal based on funding,performance, and project needs.

Essential Functions

• Modify and adapt experimental protocols, techniques andprocedures to the project requirements. Design, coordinate andconduct experimental procedures.
• Prepare research results and written summaries of resultsin manuscript form for publications and in graphics form forpresentation at research meetings and for grantproposals.
• May submit research proposals as principal investigatorfor intramural/extramural funding.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision tograduate research assistants and other research staff.
• Perform related duties based on departmentalneed.

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral degree in industrial hygiene, environmentalhealth sciences, occupational safety and health, public health, orrelated engineering field.
• At least one year of independent research experienceafter graduating from a doctoral program.

Required Education

• PhD and/or MD required.

Required Experience

• Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Knowledge of respiratory protection devices such as N95,PAPR, etc.
• Experience with statistical software, qualitativeanalysis software, survey platforms, data visualization tools, ormixed-methods research.
• Familiar with developing manuscripts for peer-reviewed,conference presentations, technical reports, or grantcontributions.
• Present findings at professional conferences, stakeholdermeetings, advisory groups, and project meetings.
• Mentor students or junior research staff as appropriateand contribute to a collaborative research environment.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - OftenTalking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Seldom
• Stooping - Seldom
• Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Crouching - Seldom
• Crawling - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom
• Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed tosupport your well-being, financial security, and work-lifebalance. (UCBenefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTEstatus. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

Comprehensive TuitionRemission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligibledependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate andgraduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security(except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pensionplans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), withUC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-offpolicy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off(Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision,prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellnessprograms
• Professional development & mentorshipopportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work,please visit our CareersPage.

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Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplacewhere all qualified applicants will receive consideration foretployment, including Individuals with Disabilities and ProtectedVeterans.

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