Position : Postdoctoral Research Program
Organization: US EPA - UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Location: Research Triangle Park, US North Carolina
Date Posted : Feb 07 2007

UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
Office of Research and Development
National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory

POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM
RESEARCH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD


HIGH PRIORITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Research spans all levels of biologic organization from the genome to populations, communities and ecosystems
Research results contribute to protecting human health and the environment
Facilities and equipment are state of the art
Resources are reserved for your work -- no need to write a grant!
Mentors are nationally known and care about your career
Research opportunities are now available in these exciting areas:


Accountability: Using Indicators to Evaluate Environmental Public Health
Cardiovascular Toxicity of Environmental Particulates and Engineered/Manufactured Nanoparticles
Mechanisms of chemical-induced alterations in embryonic stem cell differentiation
Aquatic Ecosystem Services Indicators for Monitoring and Assessment
Coastal and Estuarine Nutrient Dynamics
Monitoring and Assessment of Aquatic Effects of Atmospheric Deposition

UNSURPASSED FEDERAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Starting salary - $43,731 for new Ph.D. ; up to $82,446 for post-doctoral experience
Full three-year appointments
Paid relocation to EPA duty location
Vacation and sick leave
Federal health benefits, life insurance, and retirement program
Travel to professional scientific meetings
Active Post-doctoral Trainee Organization, onsite at RTP, NC

EASY APPLICATION PROCESS-MAIL, EMAIL OR FAX US BY FEBRUARY 28, 2007
Up-to-date CurriculumVitae
Letter of recommendation from your research advisor or comparable official
Cover letter indicating positions and locations of interest
DD-214, if claiming veteran's preference
Preference is given to U.S. Citizens

To learn more about our current research projects and application requirements, please visit the NHEERL Internet site at http://www.epa.gov/nheerl/postdocs/ or contact Ms. Dorothy Carr at (800) 433-9633, or via email at ordpostdocapps@epa.gov.

The U.S. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.