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Environment Program Officer at the Heinz Endowments in Pittsburgh, PA Heinz is putting particular emphasis on preventing human health problems linked to environmental factors, as well as increasing environmental stewardship and protecting ecosystem health. For this pivotal role, the foundation seeks a leader with demonstrated and sustained commitment to work in the environmental field. This experience may come from the nonprofit, private or public sectors. A breadth of experience is preferred over a narrow, specialist role. Targeted work experience in environmental health is expected. A strong interest in and grasp of public policy is important, as is an understanding of the role of the nonprofit community in driving social change. See more details in the job announcement. |
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The primary responsibilities of this job will be to participate in the design and implementation of a research program to use quantitative models to assess exposures to chemicals and the risks posed by the exposures. In addition, the position will support the development of quantitative exposure tools and assessments for consumer and environmentally mediated exposures to chemicals.
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Safety and Occupational Health Specialist in the Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program, NIOSH in Morgantown, WV The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Division of Safety Research (DSR), within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Morgantown, West Virginia, has an immediate opening for Safety and Occupational Health Specialist in the Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. NIOSH is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related injury and illness. NIOSH is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Department of Health and Human Services. The NIOSH Morgantown facility is a national leader in occupational safety research to prevent job-related injuries. The Division of Safety Research serves as the focal point for the Institute's occupational traumatic injury prevention and safety programs.
The NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program was initiated in 1998. The overall goal of this program is to better define the magnitude and characteristics of work-related deaths and severe NIOSH conducts independent investigations of line of duty fire fighter fatalities. Investigations are conducted for deaths under a variety of circumstances, including deaths that occur on the fireground, while responding to or from alarms, or while training or performing other non-fire emergency duties. The investigations involve site visits, interviews with fire department personnel, and interviews and meetings with other relevant parties. The program does not seek to determine fault or place blame on fire departments or individual fire fighters, but to identify steps that can be taken across the country to prevent future deaths and injuries. The investigation findings are summarized in an investigative report with recommendations for preventing future similar deaths or injuries. Health communication materials are developed from investigations of similar types of deaths. For example, documents have been developed summarizing findings and prevention recommendations from multiple investigations involving structure fires, and fire fighters working along roadways. Individuals interested in seeking a challenging opportunity and future career in the prevention of fire fighter deaths and injuries, and who feel they qualify for this position, are encouraged to apply. Salary range is $54,494 - $84,913. Applicants must apply online at USA Jobs and follow the procedures outlined on the job announcement. The announcement will remain open until May 21, 2008. Current and Former Federal Employees apply under HHS-CDC-T2-2008-0527
CDC/NIOSH is an equal opportunity employer and provides a smoke-free environment. |
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2 Postdoctoral positions in Environmental Epidemiology at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden The unit of Environmental Epidemiology conducts research around four major themes: air pollution, noise, childhood allergy and molecular epidemiology. Several studies are performed on environmental causes of cardiovascular disease, such as ambient air pollution and community noise. Studies on determinants of asthma and allergy in children focus on outdoor and indoor air pollution as well as on the role of dietary factors. Molecular biomarkers are used to assess interactions between environmental and hereditary factors as well as to better characterize exposure and health effects. Most projects have an aim to strengthen the basis for environmental health risk assessment. Members of the group are engaged in risk assessment both nationally and internationally.The unit has openings for two postdoc positions during 1-3 years. One position focuses on cardiovascular effects of air pollution and the other on environmental causes of asthma and allergy in children. We are looking for dedicated scholars with a thorough knowledge of epidemiology, preferably with applications in environmental health, cardiovascular disease and/or allergy. To be eligible, applicants should have received their PhD between January 2005 and December 2008. Karolinska Institutet seeks to promote equal opportunities by encouraging a balanced gender distribution. We also value the qualities that ethnic and cultural diversity can contribute to the university. For further details of the appointment please contact Professor Göran Pershagen, + 45 8 524 87460, goran.pershagen@ki.se, or Docent Tom Bellander, tom.bellander@sll.se. Union representatives Marika Berglund, SACO +46 8 524 875 36, marika.berglund@ki.se or Anna Lena Marcus, OFR+46 8 524 87568, anna.lena.marcus@ki.se Send your application, marked with reference number (1950/2008) the names and contact information of three references and a CV to Karolinska Institutet, Institute of Environmental Medicine, Lena Petersson, Box 210, 171 77 Stockholm, to reach us by no later than 31st of May 2008.
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