Post Doc Fellow, Environmental and Industrial Hygiene

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Mar 14, 2025
Post Doc Fellow, Environmental and Industrial Hygiene Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion. Job Overview As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. A full-time Post doc fellow position is available in the Division of Environmental and Industrial Hygiene, Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The fellow will support aerosol and air quality research project focused in the areas of respiratory protection, exposure assessment, and instrument development. The successful appointee will work under the mentorship of Dr. Jun Wang and Dr. Sripriya Nannu Shankar, become a member of a highly productive research program focusing on aerosol and air quality issues in the environment. The successful candidate will possess excellent experimental and analytical skills as well as strong written communication abilities. Additionally, the successful candidate has demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively with team members of various research backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. Essential Functions Conduct research experiments related to exposure and control of aerosols and other airborne toxicants. Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research. Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation. Assist in writing grant proposals to achieve funding goals for future research Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed. May teach techniques to others, train, and mentor junior research staff. Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities. Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members as well. Required Education Doctoral Degree in the appropriate field or discipline, or the recognized terminal degree. Required Experience In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline. May require experience with specialized software programs. Additional Qualifications Considered Strong track of record in a field or fields related to aerosol exposures and its health effects. Demonstrated practical written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated work history as a member of a research team. Independent work capability with minimal supervision and direction. Ability to train students with necessary experimental skills. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ:98511 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Post Doc Fellow, Environmental and Industrial Hygiene Date: Mar 14, 2025 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati Job Segment: Industrial Hygiene, Respiratory, Public Health, Air Quality, Engineering, Research, Healthcare