JOBS - Training Opportunities

Internships

Students who are looking for summer internships should look in the internship category. Exposure Sciences (Industrial Hygiene) students should also speak with Janice Camp (jecamp@u.washington.edu), who has additional internship opportunities not listed on this page.

In addition, the Grants and Funding Information Service posts information about open assistantships, upcoming fellowship opportunities, information sessions for specific fellowships across campus and other important information.

Post-Graduate Training

Students looking for post-graduate training opportunities (either at the masters or doctoral level) should look at postings in both the internship and postgraduate categories; as many internships can be completed after graduation and some can be lengthy experiences lasting six months to one year.

Current Student Fellowship Opportunities | Current Internship Opportunities
Current Post-Graduate Opportunities | Previous Training Opportunities

Current Student Fellowship Opportunities

Sponsor: The Department of Work Environment, School of Health & Environment, University of Massachusetts, Lowel (UML)
Title: Post-Doctoral Fellow in Occupational Injury and Disability
Deadline: November 1, 2009
Location: Lowell, Massachusetts
Description:

The Department of Work Environment, School of Health & Environment, University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML) seeks a post-doctoral fellow in occupational injury and disability research. This is a full-time, benefited position with funding for an initial period of one year. Pending satisfactory performance, the position is typically extended to two years. The primary goal of the program is to develop the research careers of recent doctoral graduates with a focus on workplace injury and disability, through a program that encourages creativity and independent discovery in a collaboration between two research institutions with extensive records of accomplishment in these fields.

The post-doctoral researcher will conduct ergonomics, occupational safety, occupational injury epidemiology, or disability and return to work research in close collaboration with research scientists at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety (LMRIS) in Hopkinton, MA as well as with faculty in the School of Health and Environment (SHE). Duties will include original research, publishing in the peer-reviewed scientific literature, participating in seminars and work groups, and collaborating on research grant applications. He/she will spend roughly equal amounts of time in residence at each institution.

The successful applicant will have a doctoral degree in epidemiology, occupational health, safety or disability research, or a related field. The candidate will have less than five years’ post-doctorate experience, a demonstrated record of individual initiative and originality in research, strong analytic skills, and potential to become an independent academic researcher within two to three years. Preference will be given to applicants whose training, skills and research interests match the research interests of mentors at LMRIS and SHE. Potential applicants are encouraged to view the SHE and LMRIS web sites, and contact faculty/researchers with common interests: www.uml.edu/SHE; and http://www.libertymutualgroup.com/researchinstitute.

The annual salary is $50,000, plus a generous benefits package. This position is contingent upon funding. Applications, including resume, a statement of research interests and the names of three references, will be accepted until November 1, 2009. To apply online, go to: https://jobs.uml.edu/ and search for job reference number 0080056. For questions on the application process, please contact UMass Lowell Human Resources at careers@uml.edu.

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Current Internship Opportunities

Sponsor: Commission of the European Union
Title: Traineeship
Deadline: September 1, 2009
Amount: See website for details
Location: Europe
Description: The aims of the official in-service training with the Commission of the European Union are:

to provide young university graduates with a unique, first-hand experience of the workings of the European Commission in particular, and of the EU institutions in general. The training also aims to provide an understanding of the objectives and goals of the EU integration processes and policies;
to give trainees an opportunity to acquire practical experience and knowledge of the day-to-day work of the Commission Departments and Services. They will have an opportunity to work in a multicultural, multilingual and multiethnic environment, contributing to the development of mutual understanding, trust and tolerance. European integration will be promoted within the spirit of new governance and through active participation - creating an awareness of true European citizenship;
to give young university graduates the opportunity to put into practice knowledge acquired during their studies, particularly in their specific areas of competence. To introduce these graduates to the professional world and its constraints, duties and opportunities.

The European Commission, through its official traineeships scheme:

benefits from the input of young enthusiastic graduates, who can give a fresh point of view and up-to-date academic knowledge, enriching the everyday work of the European Commission;
creates a pool of young people with first-hand experience of and trained in European Commission procedures, who will be better prepared to collaborate and co-operate with the European Commission in the future;
creates long-term "goodwill ambassadors" for European ideas and values, both within the European Union and outside.

For more information and application instructions, please consult the site of the "Traineeships office" at: http://ec.europa.eu/stages/index_en.htm.

Sponsor: King County Department of Natural Resources, Solid Waste Division
Title: Health & Safety Intern
Deadline: Unspecified
Work Schedule During the school year, hours may vary between 15-20 hours per week depending on student schedule and availability. Work hours will be 35-40 hours per week during summer break.
Job Duties: Assist with collecting analytical and statistical information and produce relevant reports; Assist in the performance of hazard assessment; Assist with drafting safety procedures; Assist in the review and analysis of facility and employee-safety issues; Assist in providing health and safety services to internal customers; Assist with the review and investigation of accidents/incidents and complaints; Assist with performing related duties as required
Qualifications: Students must be enrolled full-time during the regular school year in an accredited college or university, and wish to gain practical work experience in systems analysis and organization, task analysis, systems integration, and hazard analysis as it relates to health and safety administration. Must be familiar with Occupational Health regulations and guidelines; excellent interpersonal skills; good problem solving and analytical skills; business mathematics and statistical skills; basic investigative techniques; experience with Windows environment; experience with Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access; ability to maintain confidentiality; attentive to details; self motivated; ability to work independently; pursuing a degree in Health and Safety/Environmental Sciences or related field. Solid background in Environmental & Industrial Hygiene; solid background in Safety Management; ability to interpret verbal information and transfer it to technical data; experience with PowerPoint.

Please contact maria.woods@kingcounty.gov to receive a King County application and supplemental questionnaire.

Sponsor: American Industrial Hygiene Association
Contact Information: Occupational & Environmental Health and Safety-related Scholarships

Sponsor: National Institutes of Health
Contact Information: Student Programs

Sponsor: Association of Schools of Public Health
Contact Information: Internship & Fellowship Programs

Sponsor: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Contact Information: Student Opportunities

Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Contact Information: Student Jobs, Internships, and Career Development Programs

Sponsor: U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps
Contact Information: Student Opportunities

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Current Post-graduate Opportunities

Sponsor: Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME)
Title: Post-Graduate Fellowship, Winter Cohort 2010
Location: University of Washington
Deadline: August 1, 2009
Description: IHME aspires to make available to the world high-quality information on population health, its determinants, and the performance of health systems. We seek to achieve this directly, by catalyzing the work of others and by training researchers as well as policy makers. Our goal is to improve the health of the world’s populations by providing the best information on population health.

Post-Graduate Fellows will contribute directly to the overall research agenda of IHME and will be involved in all aspects of projects including analyzing and synthesizing existing data, catalyzing new data collection, building statistical models and validating new analytical methods, interpreting findings, and reporting and disseminating results. Post-Graduate Fellows will be involved in research in one of six key areas of work: health outcomes, health services, resource inputs, evaluations, decision analytics, and tools and instruments.

Post-Graduate Fellowships are appointed at IHME for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year upon mutual agreement. The salary is $50,000 during the first year and subject to a merit increase during the second year. As University of Washington employees fellows are eligible for an insurance benefits package that includes a choice among several medical and dental insurance plans, life insurance, and long-term disability. Please note that there is no retirement package included with this appointment.

For more information and application instructions, please visit the website here.

Sponsor: Harvard University
Title: Post-doctoral Fellowship in Injury Research
Deadline: Unspecified
Required/Preferred Experience: The successful applicant will have doctoral degree in organizational behavior, behavioral science, medicine or a related field. The candidate should have less than five years experience post-doctorate, a demonstrated record of individual initiative in research, strong analytic skills, and potential to become an independent academic researcher within two to three years. Preference will be given to applicants whose training, skills and research interests’ best align with those of mentors at Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety (LMRIS). Potential applicants are encouraged to view the LMRIS web site at: http://www.libertymutual.com/researchinstitute.
Duties & Responsibilities: The Department of Health Policy and Management at HSPH and the Center for Behavioral Sciences at LMRIS jointly seek a post-doctoral fellow whose research interests are broadly related to organizational behavior, organizational culture, and safety culture. This is a grant-funded, full-time position for an initial period of one year, with potential for up to two years. The post-doctoral researcher will conduct research in close collaboration with researchers at HSPH (Sara Singer) and LMRIS (Dov Zohar and Emily Huang). Duties will include participation in ongoing and new projects, data collection and analysis, publishing in the peer-reviewed literature, participating in seminars and work groups, and collaborating on research grant applications.
Send Resumes to Sara Singer, HSPH, 677 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA. For more information, contact Sara Singer at 617-432-7139 or ssinger@hsph.harvard.edu.

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Previous Training Opportunities

Past Internship Opportunities | Past Post-graduate Opportunities

Past Internship Opportunities

Sponsor: National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program
Deadline: May 1, 2009
Title: Biosafety Fellowships
Project Description: The mission of the National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program (NBBTP) is to prepare biosafety and Biocontainment professionals of the highest caliber to meet the needs of the biomedical, emerging disease and civilian biodefense research communities through the 21st century. The NBBTP offers two year post-baccalaureate and post-doctoral fellowships at the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD. These fellowships provide a rare opportunity to receive professional training in biosafety and biocontainment at the foremost biomedical research center in the world.
The NBBTP Certificate and Professional Development Courses are the premier post-graduate certificate program and continuing education training for personnel currently working in high containment facilities. Participants benefit from training fundamentals of the gold-standard NBBTP Fellowship program.
The NBBTP, a partnership between the Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health, is accepting applications through May 1, 2009 for two-year post-doctorate and post-baccalaureate fellowships beginning January 11, 2010. Additional information regarding the Fellowships, the NBBTP Certificate, and NBBTP Professional Development courses is available online at www.nbbtp.org, by emailing info@nbbtp.org, or by contacting the Frontline Healthcare Workers Safety Foundation, Ltd. (Government contractor to the NBBTP) at (678) 781-5241.

Sponsor: Gaco Western
Title: Material Safety Data Sheets Author
Deadline: Not listed
Amount: Based on qualifications
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Description: We are looking for a positive and energetic MSDS author to work with our environmental health and safety Manager. Requires up to 20 hours per week. Can be full-time during the summer.

Essential Responsibilities of the role-

Revise current company MSDS’s into expanded 16 section ANSI and GHS format to include DOT shipping designations, extensive physical properties and U.S and International regulatory information.

The successful candidate will be responsible for updating existing product MSDS’s and will work with the environmental health and safety manager on the implementation of a new MSDS authoring and management system.

Aggregation of technical literature and research data for chemicals used at the facility will also be required.

We are looking for a great team player whose background includes-

Knowledge of HSE regulations including OSHA, EPA, DOE, Right to Know & Form R desirable

Strong computer skills including good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and regulatory databases.

Requires strong verbal and written communication and technical writing skills.

Must be organized, detail oriented and reliable. Must be able to work independently and multitask.

About Us
Gaco Western is one of the oldest and best respected manufacturers of elastomeric coatings and polyurethane foam for the construction and waterproofing industries. Our products include a wide range of polyurethane foam as well as elastomeric coatings of neoprene, Hypalon®, aromatic and aliphatic urethane, silicone, epoxy, and acrylic emulsions. These products are used in systems designed for roof, pedestrian and traffic decking, membrane waterproofing, protection of spray-applied polyurethane foam, interior insulation and industrial applications for corrosion and abrasion protection. For more information our website at www.gaco.com.

Want this job?
Please email your resume to: hrjobs@gaco.com. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Past Post-graduate Opportunities

Sponsor: Environmental Protection Agency
Title: Biostatistical Analysis of Multi-Pollutant Exposure and Relationship to Effects
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC
Description: Major challenges for integrating the science of air pollutant effects on human health include interpreting study results showing dissimilar concentration-health effects relationships across multiple U.S. metropolitan areas and the difficulty of discriminating the individual and combined effects of multiple air pollutants. The combination of new biostatistical methodology, innovative approaches to epidemiology, and improved human exposure estimation has great potential to improve our understanding of the relationship between both short-term and long-term human exposures to air pollutants and human health effects. The enhanced scientific understanding would directly benefit EPA’s Integrated Science Assessments that are used as a basis for air pollutant regulations, would make major advances in human exposure research, and could lead to a greater integration of epidemiologic results with more experimental studies.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform biostatistical research and analysis on the relationship between various human exposure metrics and human health effects, especially premature mortality, including cause-specific mortality. The research and analysis will estimate the health effects of multiple air pollutants in order to allow attribution of health effects to different pollutants or groups of pollutants using a variety of different human exposure metrics in close collaboration with new human exposure research.

The candidate must be able to work in a collaborative environment between the National Exposure Research Laboratory, the National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory (NHEERL), and the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA). The lead ORD research mentor will be Brad Schultz of NERL. Other mentors or close collaborators include: Lucas Neas (NHEERL), Mary Ross (NCEA) and Lisa Baxter (NERL).

More Information Available at EPA's website.

Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Deadline: Varies for Different Programs
Opportunities: Studentjobs.gov is the one-stop portal for a range of employment opportunities for students within the Federal Government, whether in high school, college, or graduate school.

The Public Health Prevention Service (PHPS) is a 3-year training and service program designed to develop public health managers. Participants must have a master’s degree and work experience. The first year of the fellowship consists of two assignments at CDC, followed by a 2-year placement in a state or local health agency. For more information, visit the PHPS website at http://www.cdc.gov/epo/dapht/phps.htm.

The CDC Experience Applied Epidemiology Fellowship is a 1-year fellowship in applied epidemiology for third and fourth year medical students. More information at www.cdcfoundation.org/thecdcexperience.

The Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is a 2-year postgraduate training program of service and on-the-job training in applied epidemiology for health professionals. More information at http://www.cdc.gov/eis.

Sponsor: National Center for Environmental Assessment
Deadline: Unspecified
Title: Post-Doctoral Researcher
Amount: Unspecified
Project Description:: The National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) in the EPA’s Office of Research and Development are responsible for scientific assessment activities related to the effects of the criteria air pollutants (particulate matter, ozone, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide and lead). Such assessment activities are very broad and typically have significant implications for national and international environmental policy development and implementation. The participant will be involved in the review and evaluation of currently available scientific information for the purpose of developing integrated science assessment documents and communicating scientific information to other EPA program offices. Specific Tasks: The participant may be involved in (1) critically reviewing scientific literature on the criteria air pollutants within specific disciplines (i.e., epidemiology, toxicology, human exposure, etc.); (2) writing sections of the particulate matter and other criteria pollutant science assessment documents; (3) conducting database management activities related to the particulate matter review, including running queries, performing quality control and assurance, and modifying data structure as needed; and (4) performing data analyses that address key scientific issues. The participant may continue to interpret his/her own data obtained in his/her own research as a means to incorporate these results into the above projects. There is also opportunity to collaborate with research scientists on projects focused on data gaps or uncertainties associated with the health effects of criteria air pollutants. Background and expertise in one of the following disciplines is required:

epidemiology;
toxicology;
human exposure assessment;
biostatistics;
ecology;
environmental chemistry or physics;
biology (including physiology, biochemistry, etc.); or
computer science or information management.

Eligibility: Candidates should have received a doctoral degree in a field relevant to environmental science, such as epidemiology, ecology, toxicology, biology, statistics, physics, chemistry, computer science or information management within at least three years of the desired starting date, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date. Experience on conducting literature reviews, interpreting scientific study results and preparing summary reviews is highly desirable. The program is open to all qualified individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran.
Requirements: Unspecified
Contact Information: The Research Participation Program for EPA-NCEA-RTP is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Please reference project #EPA-NCEA-RTP 2007-02 when calling or writing for information. For further information and application materials contact: Internship Program/EPA-NCEA, Attn: Betty Bowling, Science and Engineering Education, MS 36, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, P.S. Box 117, Oak Ridge, Tennessee 37831-0117, Phone: (865) 576-8503 FAX: (865) 241-5219 email: bowlingb@orau.gov. An application can be found at http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/EPA/app-gugrgpd.pdf

Sponsor:Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Deadline: Unspecified
Title: Post-Doctoral Fellow
Amount: Unspecified
Location:Richland, Washington
Project Description: There is an immediate opening for a postdoctoral fellow in the National Security Directorate Chemical and Biological Sciences Group at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). The postdoctoral scientist will work with an interdisciplinary team of scientists at PNNL to develop bioanalytical systems and support other research and development projects in the areas of environmental science, homeland security, and defense. The work will include developing automated fluidic and microfluidic systems that utilize functionalized microbeads or superparamagnetic nanoparticles. The fluidic systems will utilize novel approaches for trapping the particles, concentrating and purifying target bioagents or other analytes of interest, and various means of integrated and off-line quantitation including absorbance and fluorescence spectrophotometry, flow cytometry, cell culturing, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Applicant should have a strong background in biosensor development, chemistry, biochemistry or analytical chemistry. Experience in electronics and computer programming/external device control, molecular biology, nanoparticles, and fluidics/flow injection analysis are useful, but not required. This is a 1 year appointment with option to extend the appointment. Postdoctoral Fellow will work with a variety of scientists including Dr. Richard Ozanich and Dr. Tim Straub, in Dr. Cindy Bruckner-Lea's group. Send CVs to Dr. Cindy Bruckner-Lea at cindy.bruckner-lea@pnl.gov.

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