The Center for Translational Exposomics Research (CTER) on Environmental Health invites applications for a PostDoctoral Research Associate position in environmental health to conduct cutting-edge translational research investigating environmental exposures, multiomics, and health outcomes across the lifespan.
The position will support the research goals of the center by contributing to translational study design, conducting independent analyses to investigate the exposome on health outcomes, and dissemination of research through development of manuscripts, presentations, and community-centered materials and media. The ideal candidate will have expertise in environmental health, epidemiology and/or biostatistics who can perform large-scale population research with expertise in high-dimensional data analysis and integrated omics and have experience or interest in integration of data from human epidemiolocal studies and in vitro experimental studies. The postdoctoral researcher is expected to conduct statistical analysis independently, mentor graduate students, and track and manage projects, as needed. As a postdoctoral researcher at USC, fellows will have the opportunity for advanced multidisciplinary training through coursework in any of the Departments graduate programs including Epidemiology and Biostatistics as well as other departments at USC.
Fellows will also have numerous opportunities for career development training through meetings, seminars and workshops hosted by SCEHSC and KSOM. The enriched career development program will help early investigators develop essential skills for an independent research career, including grant and manuscript writing, scientific presentation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Post-doctoral fellows must have a doctoral degree in a relevant field (epidemiology, environmental health sciences, genetics, biostatistics, bioinformatics, molecular or computational biology, etc.), and have demonstrated interest in environmental health and disease prevention.
Intermediate to advanced skills with at least one statistical and/or programming software is required, e.g., SAS, R and Python. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Doctoral degree required (e.g. PhD, MD, DO, DVM, PharmD). Degree in Environmental Health, Epidemiology, or a related discipline preferred Ability to manage multiple projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential attributes for this position. Knowledge of and experience with spreadsheet, relational database, graphics, and word processing software is required. Intermediate to advanced skills with at least one statistical software package is required, e.g., SAS, R, STATA, Python Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced programming skills in R including experience with the tidyverse suite of packages Analysis of large biological datasets (e.g. metabolomics, microRNA, etc.) Experience developing code in a team environment (e.g. git/GitHub)
The annual base salary range for this position is 70,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
About University of Southern California (USC)
USC is the leading private research university in Los Angeles—a global center for arts, technology and international business. With more than 47,500 students, we are located primarily in Los Angeles but also in various US and global satellite locations. As the largest private employer in Los Angeles, responsible for $8 billion annually in economic activity in the region, we offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse environment, in careers that span a broad spectrum of talents and skills across a variety of academic and professional schools and administrative units. As a USC employee and member of the Trojan Family—the faculty, staff, students, and alumni who make USC a great place to work—you will enjoy excellent benefits, including a variety of well-being programs designed to help individuals achieve work-life balance.
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