CHEManager International · 21 hours ago
HS/Associate Scientist 2
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$5,721.73/mo - $5,721.73/mo
3+ years expThe University of New Mexico Environmental Health Sciences Core Center is seeking to hire a HS/Associate Scientist 2 to support basic and translational research in environmental health. The role involves conducting research, mentoring, and contributing to initiatives that empower communities and inform policy decisions regarding environmental issues.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with the Center Director in all areas including prioritizing Center activities, writing progress reports to the NIH, and writing/editing annual reports, and renewal applications
Attend and sometimes lead Center leadership meetings and contribute ideas to foster the Center's growth, uniqueness, and identity
Be familiar with any new NIEHS policies and rules as it pertains to the EHSCCs
Support NM-INSPIRES Pilot Project Program by creating new initiatives
Connecting Center researchers with stakeholders/community members to facilitate community-based research pilot projects that aim to empower communities and effect policy changes
Support NM-INSPRES Career Development Program by creating new initiatives
Assist in identifying early stage investigators and providing them with resources and support to foster career development in environmental health sciences
Assist Program Manager in organizing the annual retreat and external advisory board meetings
Develop a new NM-INSPIRES seminar series and establish Center activities designed to foster environmental health science research at UNM
Coordinate workshops to highlight our Cores to attract new Center members
Maintain lists and communicate with new and existing Center members
Provide day-to-day technical leadership and functional supervision to other staff within NM-INSPIRES
Develop and work with the Administrative Core on Center Assessment. Participate in the development and delivery of reports, presentations, and manuscripts associated with research findings
Qualification
Required
Master's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis
Preferred
PhD in Environmental Sciences or a related field
Demonstrated experience in research, community engagement, and leadership such as project/program management
Experience with project management and stakeholder engagement
Strong record or potential for publications in environmental health
Experience with environmental justice as evidenced
Organizational skills and the ability to be detail oriented
Knowledge of the unique environmental disparities that exist in Southwest communities
Commitment to working with a team
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders and environmental researchers
Excellent writing skills
Familiarity or experience with NIEHS P30 Environmental Health Sciences Core Centers
Ability to interface with the internal and external individuals regarding the program activities or accomplishments
Ability to prepare and present training/informational material
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs
Company
CHEManager International
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