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Job description
Position overview
Salary range: The salary for this position is in the range of $71,491 - $85,736, pay will be determined by experience. Please see UC Salary scale for more information: POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR EXPERIENCE-BASED SALARY
Application Window
Open date: August 13, 2026
Most recent review date: Sunday, Sep 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Department of Environmental and Occupational Health
Wen School of Population and Public Health
Susan and Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences
University of California, Irvine
The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health at the University of California, Irvine, invites applications for an interim postdoctoral position in environmental epidemiology and community-based research on industrial pollution with the Community and Environment Research Lab. The position emphasizes investigations leveraging cohorts in Los Angeles and California to understand relationships between energy development, environmental justice, and industrial pollution.
In conjunction with faculty mentors, the Fellow will conduct spatial and epidemiological analysis of health data, analyze biomarkers and measures of cumulative exposure, and support analysis of prospectively collected community health data. This position offers opportunities for multi-disciplinary collaboration and professional development, including publications, presentation at scientific conferences, involvement in proposal writing, and participation in community meetings & events.
TO APPLY: Please apply at: UCI Interim Postdoctoral Scholar in Environmental Epidemiology
Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position:
Cover letter-include a description of current research, future plans and professional goals. (Required)
Curriculum Vitae (Required)
Names and Contact Information of Three References (Required)
Research statement (Optional)
School :
Department : departments/environmental-occupational-health/
Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application) Requires candidates with strong data analytical skills and/or community engagement research experience. Preference will be given to candidates with solid background in epidemiology, mixed methods, experience with large datasets, and with excellent communication skills.
Additional Information:
Postdoc level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Positions are dependent upon extramural funding. Initial appointments are for one year; renewal is dependent on availability of funding.
*Requirements: *
* PhD in environmental health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or related discipline
* Interest in community-based research and environmental justice
* Strong quantitative skills
* Experience with data analysis using statistical software (R, Stata, SAS, or similar)
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
Application Requirements
Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Research (Optional)
Reference requirements
3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: JPF10368
About UC Irvine
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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Job location
Irvine, CA
Who can apply
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