Staff Scientist (NIEHS)

Prospective staff scientists wil work on the Sister Study and GuLF Study to provide oversight, management, and scientific leadership for these projects and use study data to investigate research questions related to autoimmune disease. Our research questions include studies of genetic, epigenetic, and immunoproteomic biomarkers of autoimmune disease and the risk factors related to serological profiles of autoimmunity.

In addition to conducting independent and collaborative epidemiologic research using study data, this Staff Scientist will help guide our students and other investigators, primarily through the facilitation of collaborations between intramural and extramural NIH scientists, as well as government contractors, to oversee our data management, initiate data sharing, and communicate study results to a wide range of our constituencies that include the broader scientific community, several governmental agencies, oversight committees, our study participants, and the press.

This Staff Scientist will be an NIH Title 42 (g) employee generally appointed to a time-limited, renewable position to support the long-term research of a Principal Investigator. Staff Scientists do not receive independent resources but do work independently.

Prospective candidates must have a doctoral degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) and at least 2 years of postdoctoral training and/or a significant level of accomplishment in epidemiology and/or environmental health sciences research, including a strong record of relevant scientific publications.

Preferably, candidates will have a proven track record of multi-disciplinary research on the effects of environmental exposures on autoimmune disease risk across the life span. Formal and/or informal experience in student mentoring, demonstrated proficiency in written and verbal communications, and strong quantitative skills with experience in molecular genetics, biomarkers, statistical mixture modeling methods, GIS-linked spatial analyses, social/behavioral research, longitudinal or life course analyses, exposure assessment, cohort studies, multi-level models, and/or methods for causal inference is highly desirable.

Prior research on autoimmune or rheumatological diseases, autoimmunity, metabolic dysfunction, chronic diseases, extreme weather events, psychosocial exposures, or other health conditions and/or environmental exposures plausibly related to autoimmune disease is also preferred.

U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. NIH welcomes foreign nationals with the exception of individuals from this list. NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community through its training and employment programs. Applications from women, persons from underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

This position is subject to a background investigation. Please also read this guidance on Selective Service requirements. NIH is an Equal Employment employer. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Applicants who have completed part or all of their education outside of the United States must provide an evaluation by an accredited organization to ensure its equivalence to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. For more information on foreign education verification, visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

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