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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Environmental Science in New York City, New York at Barnard College

NewSalary: $72000 - $72000Industry: Education / Teaching / AdministrationJob Function: Research
Barnard College
New York City, New York, 10002, United States
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New York City, NY
Full time
JR2026106

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Job:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Environmental ScienceProfessor Mike He is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Environmental Health at Barnard College, a premier liberal arts college in Manhattan affiliated with Columbia University.

Reporting to Dr. He as Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Research Fellow is responsible for conducting research in environmental epidemiology and exposure assessment, specifically on the effects of environmental mixtures on immunological outcomes in children. Duties include manuscript preparation and data analysis on all aims of the project. Additionally, the Postdoctoral Fellow will serve as a teaching assistant and assist with the preparation of new grant applications.

Job Description:

Professor Mike He is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Environmental Health at Barnard College, a premier liberal arts college in Manhattan affiliated with Columbia University.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Construct air pollution and meteorological data prediction models using machine-learning based methods
  • Conduct epidemiologic analyses studying associations of environmental mixtures on immune-based outcomes in children
  • Train on and implement advanced statistical methods in environmental health
  • Assist with teaching courses at Barnard, including serving as Teaching Assistant and Guest Lecturers
  • Prepare and lead the write-up of manuscripts associated with the conducted research
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate-level research assistants
  • Assist with the preparation of new grant applications
  • Direct supervision of fairly routine work following standard practices or policies.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications of this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

This is a grant-funded position for one year with the possibility of renewal.

Salary: $72,000

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

  • PhD in Environmental Health (or related field)
  • Advanced mastery of statistical programming in R/Python (or equivalent)
  • Strong data analysis/data management skills
  • Excellent written communication skills and experience with manuscript/grant writing
  • Ability to work independently
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior experience in machine-learning based prediction modeling
  • Background in statistics, computer science, and/or immunology a plus

Application Requirements:

Only complete applications submitted via Workday will be considered. Applicants are required to upload the following documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae (maximum file size: 5 MB)

  • Cover letter describing research interests, relevant experience, and professional goals

Finalists will be asked to identify three references.

For inquiries about this position, please contact Dr. Mike He (mhe@barnard.edu)

Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the College's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Company:

Barnard College

Time Type:

Full time

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New York City, New York, 10002, United States

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