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Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch

Training Opportunities with Specific Investigators

Applications of GIS for exposure assessment in environmental epidemiology

OEEB is looking for a postdoctoral fellow interested in applying geospatial methods utilizing geographic information system (GIS) technology to the study of cancer etiology. Research opportunities exist to use GIS for exposure assessment of air and water pollutants for linkage to geocoded residential history information from case-control studies of cancer. Additional opportunities exist for conducting descriptive epidemiologic studies using census data and environmental monitoring databases to explore spatial patterns in cancer incidence. In addition to strong quantitative skills, this position requires knowledge and experience using GIS technology with environmental data. A background in environmental science or environmental health is also desirable. For more details on these opportunities, please contact Dr. Mary Ward.

See the Division Fellowship Information page for an overview, qualifications, and application details.

Training in retrospective occupational exposure assessment

The Occupational and Environmental Epidemiology Branch (OEEB) is looking for postdoctoral fellows who are interested in improving occupational exposure assessment approaches in cancer epidemiology studies. The studies of occupation-related risk carried out by OEEB include retrospective assessment of historical exposures, through industry and questionnaire-based evaluations in case-control and cohort studies, and on-site evaluation of exposures through air, dermal and biological monitoring. The OEEB studies are international in scope and cover a wide range of occupational exposures, such as pesticides, solvents, diesel exhaust, and benzene. These positions require a background in industrial hygiene or other exposure science and requires strong quantitative skills. The successful candidate must have an interest in applying exposure science methodology to chronic disease epidemiology. For more details on this opportunity, please contact Dr. Friesen.

See the Division Fellowship Information page for an overview, qualifications, and application details.