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Recent Grads Needed Immediately
Research Participation Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, TB Prevention
Division of Viral Hepatitis
Atlanta, Georgia
Project Description: A project is available in the Division of Viral Hepatitis (DVH) within the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. The participant will gain experience in the Division of Viral Hepatitis, Prevention Branch, as part of the Prevention Research and Evaluation Team. This experience will be related to updating the Hepatitis C Recommendations for Prevention and Control. These recommendations will be updated based on research and evaluation that is currently being conducted by the Prevention Branch. Projects will focus on research and evaluation activities related to the Hepatitis C recommendations. These recommendations are expected to be published in 2011. A master’s or Ph.D. degree in the area of public health, epidemiology, the allied health sciences or a relevant public health field is required. See project CDC NCHHSTP 2009-0023.
Research Participation Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, TB Prevention
Division of Viral Hepatitis
Atlanta, Georgia
Project Description: A project is available in the Division of Viral Hepatitis (DVH) within the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. The participant will gain experience in the Division of Viral Hepatitis, Prevention Branch, as part of the Program Operations Team. This experience will involve working with a national viral hepatitis prevention program involving state and local health departments. The program works to improve the delivery of viral hepatitis prevention services in health-care settings and public health programs that serve adults at risk for viral hepatitis. This project will work with state and local health departments to better identify and characterize viral hepatitis in each program area. A master’s degree in the area of public health, epidemiology, the allied health sciences or a relevant public health field is required. See project CDC NCHHSTP 2009-0022.
Research Participation Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Division of Adolescent and School Health
Atlanta, Georgia
Project Description: A project is available in the Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) within the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The participant will gain experience with the Division of Adolescent and School Health’s school sexual risk prevention efforts, including activities that focus on the prevention of unintended pregnancy, HIV, and STDs. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree program in public health or a related behavioral science (e.g., psychology, sociology, preventative medicine), or have received a master’s or doctoral degree in public health or a related behavioral science within the past three years. See project CDC-NCCDPHP-2009-0021.
Internship Project Opportunity
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Water
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Project Description: An internship project is available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 3 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This internship for EPA Region 3 will be served with the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Team in the Water Protection Division. The TMDL team is responsible for leading Region 3’s TMDL program and supporting related watershed protection activities. The intern will provide support to the team to assure that Region 3 state TMDL programs remain consistent with an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between EPA and the states. This internship will provide exposure to a broad range of technical and policy issues surrounding aquatic resource protection. Applicants should have received a bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field within four years of the desired starting date. See project EPA Water 2009-137.
Research Participation Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
Division of Viral Hepatitis
Atlanta, Georgia
Project Description: A project is available in the Division of Viral Hepatitis (DVH) within the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. The participant will gain experience related to monitoring and evaluating rates and risk factors associated with acute and chronic infections with hepatitis viruses, viral hepatitis and liver disease through surveillance systems and special studies. Projects will focus on surveillance and research activities related to viral hepatitis. A PhD/DrPH degree in the area of public health, epidemiology or a relevant public health field is required. See project CDC NCHHSTP 2009-0020.
Research Participation Program
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention
Division of Viral Hepatitis
Atlanta, Georgia
Project Description: A project is available in the Division of Viral Hepatitis (DVH) within the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia. The participant will gain experience related to monitoring and evaluating rates and risk factors associated with acute and chronic infections with hepatitis viruses, viral hepatitis and liver disease through surveillance systems and special studies. Projects will focus on surveillance and research activities related to viral hepatitis. A master’s degree in the area of public health, epidemiology or a relevant public health field is required. See project CDC NCHHSTP 2009-0019.
Research Participation Program
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office of the Secretary
Office of Public Health and Science
Washington, D.C.
Project Description: A project is available in the Office of Public Health and Science (OPHS) within the Office of the Secretary (OS) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in Washington, DC. The participant will gain experience in the development of public health policy and implementation of various projects tied to the HHS Action Plan. A master’s degree in public health or a related field is preferred. A bachelor’s degree is required. See project DHHS OPHS 2009-0003.
Research Participation Program
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Office of the Secretary
Office of Public Health and Science
Washington, D.C.
Project Description: A project is available in the Office of Public Health and Science (OPHS) within the Office of the Secretary (OS) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in Washington, DC. The participant will gain experience in the development of various projects designed to support OPHS’ leadership role in disaster recovery efforts. A master’s degree in public health or a related field is preferred. A bachelor’s degree is required. Education or experience in public health preparedness, response, or recovery is preferred. See project DHHS OPHS 2009-0002.
Postgraduate Internship Program Opportunity
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Water Quality Protection Division
Region 6
Dallas, Texas
Project Description: An internship project is available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Region 6 Water Quality Protection Division (WQPD) in Dallas, Texas. This project will be in the Wetlands Section. The intern will be involved in activities that support EPA’s efforts in wetland regulatory issues and coastal restoration. The intern will have the opportunity to learn and participate in the education, outreach, and partnership activities related to EPA’s wetlands programs. Applicants should have received a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a related field within five years of the desired starting date. See project EPA REG 6-WQPD 2009-01.
Internship Project Opportunity
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Water
Washington, D.C.
Project Description: An internship is available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water. This project will be in the Infrastructure Branch of the Drinking Water Protection Division in the Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water. The intern will have the opportunity to learn about infrastructure finance and federal infrastructure financing policy, drinking water infrastructure and infrastructure need, drinking water pricing and water industry sectoral reform issues, and program accountability and oversight. The intern must have received a degree from an accredited college or university in environmental sciences within four years of the desired starting date, or have completed all requirements by that date. See project EPA Water 2009-135.
Undergraduate/Graduate Research Opportunity
Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water
Office of Water
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Cincinnati, Ohio
Project Description: An applied research project for an undergraduate or graduate level scientist is available at the Technical Support Center (TSC) of the Office of Water, Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in Cincinnati, Ohio. This research project will allow the participant to gain knowledge about current regulations regarding drinking water supplies, as well as an understanding of the current methods approved for sample analysis of drinking water supplies. The participant will be exposed to reviewing, analyzing, and interpret ting environmental data regarding the recovery of stressed/injured bacteria in drinking water samples. Applicants should have received an associate’s, bachelor's or master’s degree in microbiology or in biology with experience in microbiology. The degree must have been received within four years of the desired starting date. See project EPA Ground Water 2009-01.
Internship Project Opportunity
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Chicago, Illinois
Project Description: An internship is available with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Chicago Regional Laboratory (CRL) in Chicago, Illinois. CRL is looking for an intern to learn air sample preparation. The intern will learn how to prepare filters for particulate determination and properly weigh the samples by assisting and performing the analysis of various ambient air samples. Applicants should have received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related field that includes a year of general and organic chemistry and a course in quantitative analysis. The degree must have been received within four years of the desired starting date. See project EPA Region 5-CRL/ARD-2009-01.
Internship Project Opportunity
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Water
Washington, D.C.
Project Description: An internship is available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Wastewater Management, Water Permits Division. The intern will be involved in the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) issues to promote practices that protect water quality. The intern will have an opportunity to develop several analytical pieces that will contribute to the development and implementation of national policies for water quality protection. Applicants should have either a bachelor’s or master’s degree in agricultural engineering or a specialty field related to agricultural management within four years of the desired starting date. See project EPA Water 2008-123.
Postgraduate Research Associate in Fuels, Engines, and Emission Research
Engineering Sciences and Technology Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Project description: The successful candidate(s) will perform research on advanced emission control technologies and/or advanced engine combustion. Emission control research for internal combustion engines will likely have an emphasis on understanding the effect of chemical reactions taking place inside NOx abatement devices, oxidation catalysts, and/or particulate filters. Engine combustion research may include effects of fuel chemistry on PCCI combustion, HCCI combustion, and/or low-temperature combustion. Ph.D. or Master’s degree required. A background in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or chemistry is preferred, although other disciplines might also be considered. See project ORNL08-13-ESTD.
Postgraduate Research Associate in Systems Engineer in Enterprise Knowledge-Based Systems
Engineering Science and Technology Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Project description: Individual will conduct research and development in the areas of transportation security and transportation system planning and assessments and will help design, develop, and implement enterprise decision support systems. The individual will work with researchers in the Decision Engineering Group, Engineering Science and Technology Division, and across ORNL. Applicants should have an M.S./Ph.D. in operations research, systems engineering, engineering management, decision sciences, modeling and simulation, and computer science, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. See project ORNL08-14-ESTD.
Research Associate/Technician in Molecular Biosciences
Chemical Sciences Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Project Description: The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team that is developing multi-length scale physicochemical and modeling methods to analyze the structure of lignocellulosic biomass. The research objective is improvement of biomass conversion to bioenergy by understanding the micro- and nano-scale structure of plant-derived biomass. The candidate will be responsible for cultivation of plants and bacteria, purification of hydrolytic enzymes, and preparation of biomass for analysis by high resolution methods including atomic force microscopy, neutron and X-ray scattering. Applicants must have completed a M.S. or B.S. degree in biology, biochemistry, wood chemistry or a related discipline with relevant knowledge and experience. See project ORNL08-12-CSD.
Research Participation Program
National Exposure Research Laboratory
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
Project Description: A research project is available through the Research Participation Program at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL) at Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Under the guidance of a research mentor in the Atmospheric Modeling Division (AMD), the research fellow will participate in conducting statistical analysis in support of a health assessment. The assessment will examine approaches to track potential respiratory health impacts resulting from control actions. The applicant should have received a master’s in mathematics, statistics, or a related field within four years of the desired starting date. See project NERL-AMD-RTP 2007-04.
Postdoctoral Research Positions
Microbial Ecology
Biosciences Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Project Description: Postdoctoral positions are available in the newly formed Biosciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in the Microbial Ecology and Physiology Group (formerly in the Environmental Sciences Division) for individuals with training in microbiology, molecular biology, genetics and biochemistry. Successful candidates will join a multi-disciplinary team of investigators who apply advanced genomics-enabled techniques to understand the activity and ecology of microorganisms in various environments of national importance. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or master’s degree with demonstrated experience in microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field. See project ORNL07-6-BSD.
Research Associate/Technician
Center for Structural Molecular Biology
Chemical Sciences Division
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Project Description: The Center for Structural Molecular Biology (CSMB) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory seeks a research associate/technician. The group is engaged in research related to protein structure and function using small angle scattering and crystallographic techniques. As a member of CSMB, the candidate will be responsible for purifying and characterizing a wide variety of recombinant proteins. Applicants must have completed an M.S. in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or a related discipline, or possess equivalent knowledge and experience. See project ORNL07-3-CSMB.
Internship Program Opportunities
Office of Water
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, D.C.
Project Description: An internship project is available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds (OWOW). OWOW manages the ocean and coastal protection, wetlands and watershed assessment programs. OWOW’s Assessment and Watershed Protection Division (AWPD) is responsible for overseeing the national nonpoint source, total maximum daily load programs, and the national monitoring program. The intern will be involved with a number of operational and background research tasks for planning and implementing the Survey of the Nation’s Lakes and the Survey of the Nation’s Rivers. Key activities could include assisting with operational support for the Surveys including coordinating field training sessions and lab QA/QC activities, and assisting with communications/outreach activities in support of the Surveys. The applicant should have received a bachelor’s or master’s degree within three years of the desired starting date, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date in a scientific field emphasizing some aspect of environmental management, including ambient water resource conditions, aquatic biology, limnology, ecology, or natural resources. See project EPA Water 2006-77.
Internship Program Opportunities
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Water
Washington, D.C.
Project Description: The Office of Science and Technology (OST) is one of four offices within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water. OST applies science and technology to protect water quality. OST staff is multi-disciplinary and includes statisticians, biologists, chemists, engineers, economists, and others. The intern will be involved in projects that evaluate pollutants remaining in water discharges after treatment. In particular, the program is planning two studies on “Publicly Owned Treatment Works” (POTWs) for which data will be evaluated. The intern will be trained within the statistics program in OST’s Technology and Statistics Branch. As a member of multi-disciplinary teams, the intern will provide statistical analyses of pollutant and other data collected from POTWs. The applicant must have received a master’s degree in statistics or a closely related field within three years of the desired starting date or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date. Advanced coursework in statistical theory and expertise in SAS programming are desired. See project EPA Water 2005-40.
Postgraduate Research Opportunities
Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command
Central Identification Laboratory
Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii
Geographic Information Systems: The Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, Central Identification Laboratory at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, has an urgent need to fill a position for a Postgraduate Research Associate in Geography with experience in Geographic Information Systems. In coordination with other researchers and the JPAC Central Identification Laboratory (CIL) scientific staff, the participant will perform spatial data analysis and develop a wide variety of GIS products to support JPAC’s mission to recover and identify missing American servicemen from operations during WWII, Korea, Vietnam and the Cold War. The ideal candidate will have at minimum a Bachelor’s degree and be near completion of a postgraduate degree in GIS or related field, possess professional experience using GIS, databases, ESRI Arc tools, or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to participate in the technical activities described in the posting. See project CILHI 2005-02.
Plum Island Animal Disease Center Research Participation Program:
Postdoctoral and Postgraduate Research Appointments
Project Description: The Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) Research Participation Program provides opportunities for faculty, postdoctoral fellows, postgraduates, students and visiting scientists to participate in research activities on foreign animal diseases. This Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Research and Development, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS). Positions are available in veterinary medicine, pathology, immunology, molecular biology, virology, epidemiology, and other disciplines related to understanding pathogenesis, immune response and vaccine and antiviral development against foreign animal diseases. Plum Island is located off the eastern tip of Long Island, requiring daily travel by government ferry from either Orient Pt., NY or Old Saybrook, CT. See project PIADC.
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