Toxicology positions at the FDA

I received the following information from my colleague Dan Levy this morning. 

Various programs within the FDA are looking to hire toxicologists.  More details about the types of positions can be found here.  Dan indicated that they would likely have some openings in the food packaging group within the coming weeks.  If interested, let me know at my UCR address and I can put you in touch with him. 

UCR Tobacco-related Research Highlighted

 Barbara Davis and Monique Williams

The Tobacco-related Disease Research Program website is highlighting the research of two UCR Environmental Toxicology research groups.  The first is an article on a recent paper published by Monique Williams (ETOX grad student) and Barbara Davis (CMDB grad student) (shown in the photo above from the TRDRP website) who work in Prof. Prue Talbot's research group.  The publication is on new heat-not-burn cigarettes and focuses on characteristics of the purchased cigarettes such as quality control, performance and  heating-related changes of these new types of cigarettes.  The second is an article on third-hand smoke and highlights the work of the California Consortium on Thirdhand Smoke Exposure and Human Health of which Prof. Manuela Martins-Green, an ETOX faculty member, plays an important role.  The web article on the heat-not-burn cigarettes can be found here and the one on third-hand smoke can be found here.  Our congratulations to these two groups of researchers. 

More Open Biologist/Toxicologist Positions at the EPA

Heidi Bethel, an ETOX alumna, sent me information about some additional positions at the EPA in the Washington, DC area.  There are two announcements, the first for a permanent GS 12-13 position and the second for a 1 year position for recent graduates at a GS 9-11 level that may become permanent.  Links for more information can be found below.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/502960100

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/502951800

2018 Annual Student Symposium

On Monday June 18, the Environmental Toxicology Graduate Program held its annual student symposium.  It was a very fine event highlighting the research of 31 students and 2 postdoctoral fellows.  The first year student presentations were made during the weekly seminar series in late May and early June. Below are a series of photos of the event.  Our thanks to the organizing committee and all who helped make this an outstanding and memorable event. We give a special thanks to Yinsheng Wang who is stepping down from the Program Chair position after 10 years of service.  He did a great job in all aspects of the position.

ETOX students participating in the symposium

From the left, Yinsheng Wang, Program Chair, Monique Williams, winner of the Fukuto award for best presentation, Macon Abernathy, Stefani Andrews and Stacia Dudley, honorable mentions for the award.  

Yinsheng Wang with Ali Reddam and Tori McGruer, two of the winners of the best presentation by a 1st year student.  Not shown is Miranda Aiken who also received the award. 

Prof. David Volz, winner of the outstanding mentor award, with members of lab.

 Sara Vliet, Chair of the organizing committee with Monique Williams, winner of the students' choice award.  

 A photo at the end of the symposium

Sara Vliet with Antonio Knox, the new ETOX student affairs representative.

Commencement Photo

Commencement for the University of California, Riverside was held this weekend and Nicole Sparks sent me this photograph of the Environmental Toxicology students who have completed their doctoral work and are receiving their Ph.D. degrees this year.  Our congratulations to each of them for their dedication and perseverance in achieving this goal.  Shown from left to right are Justin Dingle, Marcus Pennington, Luisa Becker Bertotto, Nicole Sparks, and Pete Shanta.  Not shown is Nicole Williams who also completed her degree in December. 

Openings for Multiple Science and Engineering Positions at the EPA

Again, I received notice this morning from Heidi Bethel, one of our ETOX alumna, that her office is looking to hire 35 scientists to fulfill the statutory requirements of the new TSCA law.  Information on the positions and to apply can be found at:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/501517700

Note that the announcement closes on June 19 so you need to move quickly.  They hope to fill all 35 positions by Oct. 1.  For alumni, if you have questions, please let me know (david.eastmond@ucr.edu) and will help you get in touch with Heidi. 

UPDATE:

Here additional postings.  Some have different educational and experience requirements, pay scales, etc.  Check them out if interested.  The links are below.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/502108000

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/502166600

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/502313200

ORISE Research Opportunities - Dept. of Defense

I received the following information in an email form Mike Janney this morning. 

I am writing to let you know that we are still recruiting candidates for  many ongoing ORISE research opportunities with a variety of Department of Defense sponsors.  Please share this e-mail with  any students or recent graduates that might be interested in applying for the following opportunities.  Most of the ORISE opportunities are twelve month research opportunities, with the possibility to be renewed for additional twelve month  research periods (5 years max).  U.S. Citizenship is required to participate at the DoD installations.

To see all of our available opportunities, please visit: www.orau.org/dodprograms

We also encourage individuals to sign up for our Talent Network to received alerts with new opportunities that match candidate interests:  https://stayconnected.orau.org/en-us/

Project Title & Project ID:

Chemical Eng. & Physical Science Research (BS&MS)               APHC-1911526380
Molecular Biology Research (BS)                                                 APHC-1637893744
Analytical Chemistry (MS/PhD)                                                    APHC-1817392923
Chemistry/Physics Research (MS/PhD Candidates)                      APHC-1768507089
Molecular-Based Testing (BS or MS)                                            APHC-1894785476
Data Analysis Research (MPH)                                                      APHC-1577623820
Public Health Data Research                                                           APHC-1012174837
Chemistry Research (BS Candidates)                                             APHC-1813938639
Lab Assistant Research (AA or BS Candidates)                             APHC-7074581681
Nanomaterial Research                                                                   USACE-EL-9004168835
Geochemistry (PhD)                                                                       USACE-EL-1829709278
Opportunity in Infectious Disease Research                                   MAMC-6702227045
Biomimetic Nanofibrous Scaffold Research (MS/PhD)                 N39467-027
Wound Infection Research (PhD)                                                   N39467-047
Battlefield Health and Trauma Fellowship (PhD)                          N39467-034
Combat Casualty Care Postdoctoral Research                                NAMRU-SA-1934167300
Concussion & Head Injury Research (BS - PhD)                           AARL-2029475795
Injury Biomechanics Researcher                                                    USAARL-5922256836
Defense Opportunity in Olfactory Science (MS -PhD)                  ECBC-8778949652
Synthetic Biology Research (BS Candidates)                                ECBC-1534316068
Inhalation Toxicology Postdoctoral Research                                MRICD-5749861507
Neuroprotection Research (BS Candidates)                                   MRICD-5519479992
Medicinal Countermeasures Postdoctoral Research                      MRICD-1440454992
Cyanide Countermeasures - Postdoctoral Research                       MRICD-1364081190
Cellular Responses to Toxic Chemicals (BS)                                MRICD-9215848906
Chemical Threat Countermeasures (BS Candidates)                     MRICD-2669633143
Chemical Threat Medical Countermeasures  (PHD)                      MRICD-1898138247
Military Cognitive Performance Research                                     USARIEM-3532383181
Program Analysis Research (BS/MS)                                            USARIEM-1857696418
Epidemiology-Population Health/Analysis (MPH/MS)                 NMCPHC-3487387313
Health Informatics Research (BS/MS)                                           NMCPHC-3346146432
Malaria Vaccine Postdoctoral Research                                         WRAIR-4937463993
Biochemistry Research (BS & MS Candidates)                             WRAIR-1259684897

About ORISE:
The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) connects the most talented and diverse students, recent graduates, faculty and educators to programs closely aligned with the interests of a variety of research facilities, including those managed for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and more than a dozen other federal agencies.

ORISE administers a broad range of internships, fellowships, and research experiences available primarily to those pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines, including undergraduate and graduate students, recent graduates, postdocs, and university faculty members. Programs are offered at DOE national laboratories and other federal agencies with research facilities located across the country as well as some locations outside the United States.

Mike Janney
ORISE Sr. Recruiter - DoD Participant Programs
ORISE
4692 Millennium Drive, Suite 101 | Belcamp, MD 21017
(410)  306-9217 (office)
(410) 306-9306 (fax)
michael.janney@orau.org