Post Doctoral.Post Doctoral.Associate in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh
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Job Description
GSPH-Environmental/Occupational Health - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002132)
The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate to contribute to multiple NIH-funded research projects. This position is designed for a highly motivated researcher with strong training in environmental and occupational health and a demonstrated interest in the health effects of environmental exposures, including toxicants and infections, on respiratory and immune outcomes.
The Postdoctoral Associate will take a leadership role in ongoing studies by developing novel and impactful research questions, conducting high-quality data analyses, and leading the preparation of peer‑reviewed manuscripts and lay communications. The successful Candidate will engage in interdisciplinary research that integrates environmental exposure assessment, mechanistic or epidemiologic approaches, and population health, with relevance to both U.S. and global contexts.
Required Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in public health or a closely related field; a doctoral degree in Environmental Health or Environmental and Occupational Health is strongly preferred.
- Strong background in environmental or occupational health research, including exposure-related health effects.
- Demonstrated interest in respiratory health, immune or infectious disease outcomes, and/or environmentally driven disease mechanisms.
- Evidence of peer‑reviewed research productivity and experience working in collaborative research teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Expectations
- Produce 1–2 first‑authored manuscripts per year, with additional co-authored publications as appropriate.
- Submit one or more abstracts annually to major scientific conferences.
- Maintain consistent progress toward independent research leadership.
Professional Development and Opportunities
- Attend and present research at relevant scientific meetings, such as the American Thoracic Society, Society of Toxicology, or the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.
- Present findings at departmental seminars, guest lectures, and local scientific events.
- Participate in structured career development activities through the department, school, and university.
- Develop independent research aims and funding applications suitable for external support, including career development awards (e.g., K99/R00) and future R01-level funding, depending on career goals.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Campus: Pittsburgh
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Attachments: Curriculum Vitae
Assignment Category Full-time regular