Open Rank - Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist

Job Summary:

This is a full-time open-rank position at either the Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist level, depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The position is based at the Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH), Centers for Health, Work & Environment (CHWE).

The Centers for Health, Work & Environment (CHWE) at the Colorado School of Public Health conducts research, offers education and training, and implements community-based public health projects with the mission of improving the health, safety and well-being of workers, their families, and communities both domestically and internationally. We invite applicants who are eager to become part of a vibrant academic center. We are seeking a highly motivated and versatile Research Scientist (or Senior Research Scientist) to serve in the role of an Industrial Hygienist, conducting occupational and environmental research that is especially applicable to the understanding and preventing the impacts of climate and other environmental hazards on worker health and safety. Competitive candidates will have a track record of conducting and publishing rigorous research in the field of industrial hygiene and exposure by health effects related to workforces in low and middle income countries.

Candidates will have a great opportunity to join a community of researchers and public health practitioners who conduct cutting-edge research in a setting that takes pride in its supportive culture. This position will have opportunities to engage with faculty, staff, and students conducting international and domestic research on impacts of climate on working populations experiencing vulnerability, implementation research in Occupational Health and Safety, and Total Worker Health®. The Center is home to two NIOSH-funded Centers: the Mountain and Plains Education and Research Center (MAP ERC) and the Center for Health Work & Environment, a NIOSH Total Worker Health Center of Excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

This person will spend 85 to 100% of their time conducting research, with the possibility of contributing 10-15% of their effort to the teaching mission of the Centers, Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, and Colorado School of Public Health.

· Conduct research-grade workplace exposure assessments for chemical, physical, and biological hazards such as solvents, particulate matter, dust, noise, heat, radiation, mold, or infectious agents

· Participate in international research that requires travel to Latin America for one- to two-week periods multiple times per year based on research protocol needs

· Participate on (or for Senior Research Scientist, lead) exposure assessment teams as part of the CHWE international research team

· Develop and maintain the CHWE industrial hygiene program, including management of essential equipment and supplies to support grant-funded research protocols.

· Establish SOPs and protocols including meticulous attention to data collection, recordkeeping, and integration into data systems in a team science environment.

· Contribute to the design, writing, submission, and publication of peer-reviewed research manuscripts and grants regarding exposures and health effects. In the case of Senior Research Scientist, this may include leadership in the preparation of manuscripts, presentations and grant applications.

· Present research at regional, national, and international meetings

· Optional: Teach exposure science/industrial hygiene/safety courses and content in the Colorado School of Public Health

Work Location:

Hybrid – this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of a minimum of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings. Must be willing and able to travel off-campus, including availability to work internationally (especially Latin America) for periods of 1-2 weeks at a time, multiple times a year based on research needs.

Why Join Us:

The Colorado School of Public Health is a collaborative endeavor involving the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz), Colorado State University (CSU), and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC). The Colorado School of Public Health is the first and only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top-tier faculty and students from across the country and providing vital contributions towards ensuring our region’s health and well-being. Collaboratively formed in 2008 by CU Anschutz, CSU, and UNC, the Colorado School of Public Health provides education programs, including a Master’s concentration in global health, innovative research that places the School in the top 20 in NIH funding among Schools of Public Health, and community service that addresses public health issues including chronic disease, healthcare access, climate, and environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, population mental health, ONE HEALTH and injuries for the Rocky Mountain region, nationally and globally.

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be classified as Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Research Scientist:

· A Master’s degree in Industrial Hygiene, or another closely related field/concentration such as occupational or environmental health, exposure science, or engineering.

· A minimum of 2 years of professional experience.

· Experience in participating in conduct of international research assessing environmental exposures and hazards.

Senior Research Scientist:

· A PhD in Industrial Hygiene or another closely related field/concentration such as occupational or environmental health sciences, exposure science, or engineering.

· Experience in leading teams in the performance of industrial hygiene research or services/practice.

· A minimum of 2 years of professional experience.