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We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  We hope that you have a successful and productive 2023.  Quilt made by Elizabeth Eastmond of opquilt.com. 

Multiple Toxicology-related Positions Available

Below are links to several open positions related to toxicology.

Positions within the New York State Department of Public Health, in the Bureau of Toxic Substance Assessment in the Center for Environmental Health, and are in the areas of human health risk assessment and data analysis.  Applications will be accepted through December 26th. Links to two positions are below.

Position 1

Position 2

A biologist/physicist position within the USEPA in the new Assessment Management Branch. The application deadline is Dec. 19, 2022. 

EPA position

Our thanks to ETOX alumni Efrem Neuwirth and Catherine Gibbons for informing us about these positions.  

Professors Bailey-Serres and Talbot Recognized as Highly Cited Researchers for 2022

Environmental Toxicology Program faculty members Prof. Prue Talbot and Julia Bailey-Serres, have once again been recognized by being selected for the 2022 Highly Cited Researcher list compiled by Clarivate Analytics.  The list contains the researchers who have published multiple highly-cited papers that rank in the top 1% by citations for field and year in the Web of Science.  According to Clarivate Analytics, they are also considered to be in the top 0.1% of scientists. More information can be found on the Inside UCR website. Our congratulations to both Prue and Julia for again receiving this nice recognition.

Toxicologist positions at the California Department of Pesticide Regulation

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation is currently accepting applications for Associate Toxicologist positions. These hires will be in the Sacramento area and will evaluate and interpret studies and data for the purpose of advising on health effects.  The incumbent will serve as a team member and will conduct human health risk assessments of pesticides to predict the type of health effects and their extent in humans under given conditions of exposure using conventional and new approach methodology (NAM) techniques.  More information can be found here.  

Toxicologist Position at the California Dept of Public Health in the Bay Area

The Environmental Health Investigations Branch of the California Department of Public Health is currently recruiting for a Staff Toxicologist (Specialist). The Staff Toxicologist serves as the lead in providing guidance and consultation to local jurisdictions on toxicological exposure issues during natural disasters or in non-infectious agent exposures, including toxicological outbreaks. The Staff Toxicologist provides expertise and guidance in the development of a comprehensive plan to identify and respond to toxicological outbreaks in California, and performs other duties. This position is located on the Richmond Campus.

For the job posting and duty statement, please visit Job Control # JC-335978  here.

New Final Filing Date: 11/17/22

Working Title: Toxicologist

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

For additional information regarding minimum qualifications and to obtain list eligibility, please visit the Staff Toxicologist Series and Staff Toxicologist Exam webpages.

For questions, please contact Kathy Elliott at kathy.elliott@cdph.ca.gov.

Our thanks to ETOX Alumnus, Efrem Neuwirth for passing on the announcement.  

 

Risk Assessment/Toxicologist Position in Colorado

The Toxicology and Environmental Epidemiology Office at the Colorado Department of Public Health of Environment is looking for an expert Human Health Risk Assessor/Applied Toxicologist.

They are searching for an expert who is passionate about gathering, analyzing, and telling the stories about health risks from toxic substances. The Office's mission is to use the best available data and science to provide actionable, accessible information on environmental health risks to people and partners. 

If you have experience in the field, check out our posting, and apply by Nov. 15.bit.ly/CDPHE-RA

We would like to thank Efrem Neuwirth, an ETOX alumnus, for forwarding to us the information about the position.  Interestingly, the contact on the email in the Colorado Toxicology and Environmental Epidemiology Office is Kristy Richardson, also an ETOX alumna.  

Toxicologist Position at DTSC in Northern California

As described on its website, the California "Department of Toxic Substances Control is looking for a Staff Toxicologist (Specialist) who is passionate about protecting our communities from the effects of exposure to chemical contamination in the environment. An individual who is not only knowledgeable, but a great communicator, dedicated to public service, and who cares for others! The Staff Toxicologist (Specialist) independently provides expert scientific support in the areas of toxicology, human and/or ecological risk assessment and exposure assessment, along with a variety of more difficult tasks directly related to toxicology and risk assessment. This position is designated to support the needs of Site Mitigation and Restoration Program (SMRP) Site Discovery and Enforcement Program (D&E)."  More information on the position can be found here.   Our thanks for ETOX alumnus Efrem Neuwirth for forwarding information on this position.