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Assistant Professional Researcher - Environmental Health Sciences (Jerrett)
Position overview
Position title: Assistant Professional ResearcherApplication Window
Open date: October 16, 2026
Next review date: Friday, Nov 6, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Wednesday, Nov 18, 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
The Department of Environmental Health Sciences at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health invites applicants for an Assistant Professional Researcher position with an emphasis on advanced environmental exposure. Applicants will be responsible for assigning and managing exposure data and overseeing complex statistical analysis of potential health effects from these exposures. Successful applicants will be expected to interpret and report findings to collaborators, lead and contribute to scholarly works, and prepare and deliver periodic presentations to collaborators as needed. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent in an appropriate field to conduct high-quality research on environmental disaster exposures and routine environmental exposures. Strong interpersonal skills and experience are assets for this position.
Qualifications
• Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant discipline
Applicants must engage in research equivalent to the Professorial Series by time of start date
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Self-Statement - A brief statement summarizing your activities in the areas of research, teaching, and/or service. This is not to exceed 3 pages.
Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
Contact information of three - five references is required. No letters of references are needed when you apply.
Help contact: ehs-assistant@ph.ucla.edu
About UCLA
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.
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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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