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Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Two postdoctoral training positions are available, beginning July 1, 2026, at the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health under the mentorship of faculty conducting impactful, innovative, multi-disciplinary research in the environmental health sciences. Postdoctoral fellows are supported by the Training Program in the Environmental Health Sciences and Toxicology, an NIH/NIEHS T32 supported training grant which is focused on training the next generation of leaders in the field by assuring a multidisciplinary training experience needed by trainees to develop as successful independent environmental health researchers and practitioners. Research specialties of faculty mentors include exposure science, environmental epidemiology, experimental and computational toxicology, water, sanitation and hygiene, implementation science, data science, climate science, and environmental ‘omics. Using these tools, our researchers consider environmental impacts on reproductive, cardiovascular, infectious, mental, cancer, and neurobehavioral health outcomes.

As part of their training, the fellow will be encouraged to develop new ideas that promote current research, will be required to prepare and publish scientific manuscripts, and may also be involved in performing laboratory or field work under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The fellow will also be involved in the teaching and training of others, including students and research staff. Opportunities for the associate to apply for independent funding will be available and encouraged.

Trainees have opportunities for research training and enhancement through a number of research resources and centers at Emory, including the Emory NIEHS-funded HERCULES Exposome Research Center (P30), Climate and Health Actionable Research Center (CHART), Superfund Research Program Center, the Emory Center for Global Safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (CGSW), the NCI-designated Winship Comprehensive Cancer Center, and other school and university initiatives.

Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, and renewal for an additional year is expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

• Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.
• The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc.
• Designs and evaluates experiments.
• Develops new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.
• Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee.
• The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.
• Appointments cannot exceed five years. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in Environmental Health, Toxicology, Epidemiology, Genomics/Bioinformatics, Statistics/Biostatistics, or other relevant disciplines
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

This opportunity cannot support visa sponsorship.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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