[Jobs] Postdoc in environmental health

[Leora Lawton]

Northeastern University

Postdoctoral Research Associate
Requisition Number: STFR000584

Division/College: College of Arts, Media and Design


Social Science Environmental Health Research Institute


http://www.northeastern.edu/philbrown/centers-and-institutes/social-science-environmental-health-research-institute/


Position Summary:

Northeastern University’s Social Science Environmental Health Research Institute, in
collaboration with the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and the Department
of Health Sciences, seeks a postdoctoral research associate to help shape the new
Social Science Environmental Health Research Institute (SSEHRI), which began in July
2012. This is a one-year postdoctoral position, with potential for renewal for a
second year.

Northeastern University has a strong environmental health presence, including a
Superfund Research Program, a collaboration with Brown University’s Children’s
Environmental Health Center, and several major grants with Silent Spring Institute.
This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
To apply, click on the Apply to This Job link at the top of the page if reading this
on the NU website. If reading this ad elsewhere, go to neu.peopleadmin.com and
select Professional, Management and Staff Positions and then scroll to or search for
this position. Candidates should be prepared to attach a letter of application, a
curriculum vitae, writing samples (published or unpublished), and three letters of
recommendation including one from your dissertation advisor.

The start date of this position is flexible and will be determined at the time an
offer is made.

Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2012, and the search will remain
open until the position is closed or filled. For additional information write Phil
Brown at: p.brown at neu.edu.

Qualifications:
The PhD must be received prior to beginning the appointment. Degrees may come from
any discipline, and preference will be given to those with experience in
environmental health and environmental justice.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at
the following link: Careers at Northeastern




-- 
Dr. Leora Lawton
Executive Director, Berkeley Population Center
 & Lecturer, Sociology Dept.
112A Survey Research Center
Corner Channing & Bowditch
(510) 643-1270 (office)
(510) 928-7572 (cell)