Endocrinologist
Durham, North Carolina
US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
Announcement Number: RTP-ORD-42-2014-0002
US EPA’s Office of Research Development National Center for Computational Toxicology (NCCT) is seeking a nationally and internationally recognized authority and leader on the impact of chemicals on endocrine systems. Candidates must have in-depth expertise in pharmacology or toxicology and advanced skills in the development and interpretation of in vitro assays, and computational analysis or modeling. In addition to conducting and leading endocrine-related research, the individual in this position is expected to:
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Work with US EPA senior leadership to provide technical direction that integrates US EPA’s endocrine disruptor research across other Agency initiatives such as the Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program for the 21st century.
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Identify critical research and technical issues involved with applying the research outputs in developing sustainable environmental solutions.
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Communicate complex scientific concepts to a broad range of stakeholders, partners, and interested parties.
- Serve as US EPA’s senior advisor on computational and in vitro systems for evaluating the hazards of environmental stressors that adversely impact endocrine systems.
- 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 US EPA 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 on the US EPA website.
Find out more about this position at the USAJOBS 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-42-2014-0002 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.