Computational/Medicinal Chemist
Durham, North Carolina
US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
Announcement Number: RTP-ORD-42-2014-0001
US EPA’s Office of Research Development (ORD) National Center for Computational Toxicology (NCCT) is seeking a nationally and internationally recognized authority and leader in computational or medicinal chemistry. Candidates must have in-depth expertise and knowledge of toxicology and advanced skills in the development of frameworks for applying computational or medicinal chemistry approaches of toxicity prediction. In addition to conducting and leading computational/medicinal chemistry research, the individual in this position is expected to:
- Work with US EPA senior leadership to provide technical direction that integrates ORD’s chemical safety and sustainability research across Agency initiatives, and establishes a robust scientific capacity that supports multidisciplinary Agency applications.
- Use his or her expertise to help the Agency identify critical research and technical issues involved with the design of greener products.
- Communicate complex scientific concepts to a broad range of stakeholders, partners, and interested parties.
- Serve as a senior advisor to NCCT and ORD on computational or medicinal chemistry issues related to exposure and effects of environmental and industrial chemicals.
- Provide guidance, training, and support in these subject areas to scientists throughout US EPA in their application to risk assessment and agency policy-setting.
- Represent the NCCT, ORD, and the Agency in relevant outside activities, particularly in the translation of these activities to the fields of toxicology, exposure science, and risk assessment.
More information on US EPA’s Computational Toxicology Research program is available at the US EPA website.
Find out more about this position at the USAJOBS.gov website.
How to Apply: Send the following information: (a) a cover letter (1-2 pages), describing your experience in leading a research program and how your experience relates to the duties of this position; (b) curriculum vitae; (c) names and contact information of three references; (d) citizenship status; (e) compensation requirements, and (f) how you heard about this vacancy. Please cite the announcement number RTP-ORD-42-2014-0001 in your application.
Applications should be sent via email to title42@epa.gov or mailed to the attention of Ms. Dorothy Carr, US EPA, HRMD, MD-C639-02, RTP, NC 27711. Applications must be received by Monday February 3, 2014. Electronic submission of application materials is strongly encouraged. Applications sent via email must be submitted in MS Word, portable document format (PDF), rich text format (RTF), or plain text. Use of other formats may invalidate your application.
For additional information, Ms. Carr also can be reached at 800.433.9633. Technical questions pertaining to this vacancy may be addressed to Dr. Kevin Crofton at 919.541.2672.
The US EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.