Staff Associate l

Columbia Mailman School of Public Health’s Department of Environmental Health Sciences (EHS) is searching for a full-time Staff Associate I for the research group of Professor Dr. Ami Zota who directs the Toxic Chemicals and Health Research Driving Action and Equity Lab (THRIVE Lab), aiming to advance environmental justice and health equity through research, communication, advocacy, and training next generation leaders. Her nationally and globally recognized environmental health research focuses on social-structural determinants of chemical exposures, the biological responses to environmental chemicals, and resulting health impacts, especially in disadvantaged communities. Dr. Zota is equally committed to developing innovative approaches for science communication so that her research can more effectively be used to inform individual and collective decision-making.

Under the supervision of Dr. Zota, the candidate will help coordinate activities for various research projects as well as community engagement efforts. The candidate will also contribute to original research through data collection, database management, data analysis, and manuscript preparation. Finally, the candidate will contribute to translating and communicating research findings to multiple and diverse audiences by developing fact sheets, social media posts, and power point presentations. The candidate will work closely with other members of the THRIVE lab, academic scientists, and community partners.

Responsibilities:  

• Coordinate a broad range of activities critical to research including obtaining human subjects approval from the IRB, scheduling team meetings, taking notes during meetings, and helping to prepare progress reports for funders. (20%)
• Perform quality assurance and quality control measures on raw data through database management and data cleaning. (20%)
•  Conduct literature reviews and data analysis.(10%)
• Assist in the preparation and dissemination of individual-level and community report back of study results. (10%)
• Help prepare original research manuscripts for peer review publication. (10%)
•  Develop communications materials to disseminate environmental health information through the THRIVE Lab website and over social media. (10%)
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and workshops content for community partners and other important audiences. (10%)
•  Help support and co-mentor undergraduate and graduate students. (5%)
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested. (5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.

Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. The candidate should have enthusiasm for supporting research, training, policy, and communication activities at the nexus of environmental and climate health sciences and environmental/climate/reproductive justice and be interested in working at the science-policy interface. The candidate should have strong writing and communication skills and basic skills in computer programming and data management.

Preferred Qualification:

• Master’s degree in environmental health, climate and society, epidemiology, or related field.
• Versed in programming languages such as R, SAS, and Stata.
• Excellent oral, written, and visual communication skills (e.g., evidenced by journal articles, websites, op-eds and social media content)
• High attention to detail and level of organization, ability to work on multiple projects.
• Experience working with interdisciplinary teams on research projects.
• Ability to work and learn independently, including remote work as needed.
• Ability to work with environmental and/or health-affected communities and/or environmental justice groups from a wide array of cultures, backgrounds and scientific understanding.