Research Associate

Job Summary

The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH), in the Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health, is recruiting for a researcher to focus on chronic stress and response to traffic-related pollution exposures on autonomic and cardiovascular function.

The Research Associate will work closely with Drs. Jane E. Clougherty (Drexel), Anthony Wexler, and Chao Chen (UC Davis). The position is supported by an NIH R01, based at University of California at Davis. The study uses controlled exposures to both chronic stressors (intermittent variable stress) and traffic-related air pollutants (generated from Caldecott Tunnel in California) to examine the role of chronic stress in altering the impact of air pollution on indicators of inflammation, autonomic function, and cardiovascular function - and to disentangle directionality in the interactions among multiple exposures.

The successful applicant will be primarily responsible for data analysis and manuscript development. Applicants should have substantial experience in statistics/ biostatistics, air pollution sciences, toxicology, epidemiology, or a related field. The applicant should also have strong experience in statistical modeling using SAS or R, interest in a career in environmental health research, and strong interpersonal and communications skills.

This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.

Essential Functions

• Design and implement statistical analyses of multiple exposures on multiple endpoints (e.g. inflammation, autonomic & cardiovascular function)
• Draft manuscripts and conference abstracts
• Deliver scientific presentations
• Communicate, interact with colleagues to interpret study design and results

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree
• GIS, and experience in statistical modeling using SAS or R

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Lifting demands 25lbs

Location

• Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time temporary position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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