Using an environmental justice (EJ) framework, Dr. Ramírez-Andreotta’s research program focuses on five primary areas of Environmental Health: (1) Participatory approaches to science to increase environmental health literacy and achieve justice, (2) Environmental monitoring, (3) Exposure science, (4) Science and risk communication, and (5) Data science and management. The Ramirez-Andreotta Integrated Environmental Science and Health Risk Laboratory is seeking a Researcher/Scientist III interested in ecosystem health and justice.

Their research focuses on environmental monitoring, exposure science, co-created community science, justice, and data sharing. This position will work at the academia-community interface with a strong emphasis on community science and research translation. Responsibilities for this position include laboratory management, research, community science, and research translation to stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have work experience in soil, environmental, or plant sciences, geosciences, and environmental public health (exposure science) or a related field. The ideal candidate will have experience in: (1) field or controlled experiments and in laboratory analysis of soil, dust or plant samples and (2) co-created community science. Strong data management and statistical analysis skills will be applied to be successful in the work of this position. The position’s responsibilities require networking with other programs on campus and community-based organizations. The successful candidate should also be comfortable in assisting with the organization of community engagement events on environmental health topics. The position requires travel for field sampling, community engagement and research translation and scientific meetings.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Laboratory Management and Analysis
• Research Design, Data Analysis, and Publication
• Field Sampling Coordination
• Program Coordination and Student Engagement
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience.
• Five years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS, PhD or comparable work experience in soil, environmental, or plant sciences, geosciences, environmental public health (exposure science) or a related field.
• Experience with statistical analysis and spreadsheet software (R, Excel, etc.).
• Experience in community science and engagement.
• Field work experience.
• Experience in program development.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English, fluent; able to communicate.