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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY Office of Research and Development
National Exposure Research Laboratory

POST‐DOCTORAL RESEARCH PROGRAM 
RESEARCH THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD

The Office of Research and Development (ORD), National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL), of the United States Environmental Protection Agency is accepting applications beginning May 4, 2015 through June 8, 2015 for approximately 10 federal, three-year post-doctoral research positions.

HIGH PRIORITY RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

• Research spans all levels of human and ecological health including atmospheric modeling; watershed/hydrological modeling; genomics; geospatial and statistical analyses; human exposure modeling; informatics, and remote sensing
• Work as part of integrated trans-disciplinary research teams that generate results that contribute to protecting human health and the environment
• Mentors are nationally renowned in their fields, with a strong interest in shaping your career
• Facilities and equipment are state of the art
• Resources are reserved for your projects…no need to write a grant!
• Voted multiple times by The Scientist Magazine as the Best Place to Work for
  Post-Doctoral Fellows

UNSURPASSED FEDERAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Starting salary— $70,192 for new Ph.D.; up to $94,764 for post-doctoral experience
• Full three-year appointments
• Paid relocation to EPA duty location
• Vacation and sick leave
• Federal health benefits, life insurance, and retirement program
• Travel to professional scientific meetings
• Active Post-doctoral Trainee Organization, onsite at RTP, NC

EASY APPLICATION PROCESS– EMAIL, MAIL OR FAX US by JUNE 8, 2015

• Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of recommendation from your research advisor or comparable official
• Cover letter indicating positions and locations of interest, your email address, U.S. citizenship status, and how you learned of this program
• DD-214, if claiming veteran’s preference
• Preference is given to U.S. Citizens