UCI Environmental and Occupational Health - Assistant Researcher

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Irvine in Irvine, CA invites applications for an Assistant Professional Researcher to work on environmental and occupational health projects. You will focus on injury and violence prevention in schools, communities and workplaces, under faculty supervision in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the UCI School of Population and Public Health.

The role involves methodologic work (mixed methods, study design, data analysis), manuscript writing,

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving, creative thinking, initiative with complex modeling.
• A Ph.D. in environmental health and/or epidemiology.
• Experience with large administrative databases (workers' compensation, Medicare, CDC surveys).
• Experience analyzing randomized and quasi-experimental trials in school/work settings using STATA and SAS.

Responsibilities

• Engage in methodologic topics including study design, data management, data analysis, and statistics.
• Contribute to writing manuscripts, presenting at conferences, and grant proposals.
• Mentor students and collaborate with faculty investigators on research projects.
• Support ongoing and new environmental and occupational health projects at UCI.

Skills

Problem solving

Creative thinking

Initiative

Complex modeling

Difference-in-difference models

Latent growth analysis

Marginal structural models

Mediation models

STATA

SAS

Data analysis

Education

Ph.D. in environmental health and/or epidemiology

Tools

STATA

SAS

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: Salary for this position is between $96,700 - $126,400. Salary will be determined by experience. For more information, please see link: Researcher Salary Scale

Application Window

Open date: October 19, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Nov 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Monday, Nov 30, 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

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Applications are invited for an Assistant Professional Researcher position to work on environmental and occupational health projects at the University of California - Irvine, CA.

The candidate will be primarily working in the specific area of injury and violence prevention applied to school, community and workplace settings, with an academic appointment in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at UCI School of Population and Public Health. Under the supervision of faculty investigators, they will work on methodologic topics including mixed methods, epidemiologic study design, data management and coding, data analysis, and statistical methods. The candidate will also engage in writing manuscripts, presenting at professional conferences, and writing grant proposals with faculty to support ongoing and new research projects. Finally, they will work with students and provide mentoring in areas of research.

Funding: This is a grant-funded research position. Continued appointment is contingent upon the availability of funding and satisfactory performance.

UCI provides excellent support for research staff, which includes leadership development, career development, and full benefits. Several childcare services are available on campus. UCI campus is located at a driving distance to Los Angeles and San Diego.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. (Required)
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• -Strong problem-solving skills, creative thinking, initiative and experience with complex modeling (specifically, difference-in-difference models, latent growth analysis, marginal structural models, mediation models) are required.
• -A Ph.D. in environmental health and/or epidemiology
• -Experience working with large administrative databases, specifically workers' compensation, Medicare, and CDC risk behavioral survey data are required.
• -The candidate must also have experience analyzing randomized and quasi-experimental trial studies in school and workplace settings using STATA and SAS.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Aff

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.

Job location

Irvine, CA