Principal Investigator, NIEHS Literature Review (Proposal)

Abt Global•Durham, NC

5d•$169,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt. Advancing data-driven innovations is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges. We are a team of 2,000+ people in more than 40 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome representative ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game. To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. We create value-driven partnerships around the world, but our greatest focus is on empowering our employees to advance our mission. Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance. As the Principal Investigator, you will be responsible for delivering end-to-end scientific evidence evaluation services. Your team will produce systematic evidence mapping, literature reviews, evidence synthesis, health hazard assessments, and peer-reviewed technical reports. Candidates from the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area are preferred in this role. This role is contingent upon award of the project.

Requirements

Master’s Degree + 15 years of relevant experience or PhD + 10 years of relevant experience.
Degrees in Toxicology (Toxicologists with a DABT certification), Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Public Health, Biomedical Sciences, or a closely related scientific discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of experience leading complex scientific research, systematic reviews, evidence synthesis, or health hazard assessment programs for federal agencies, research institutions, or similar organizations.
Demonstrated expertise in systematic review methodologies, evidence evaluation frameworks, study quality assessment, and scientific data interpretation in environmental health or toxicology-related fields.
Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams and large-scale research programs, including oversight of budgets, schedules, deliverables, quality assurance, and stakeholder engagement.
Strong track record of scientific publication, technical report development, peer review management, and communication of complex scientific findings to diverse audiences.
Experience applying advanced informatics and AI-enabled approaches, including machine learning, natural language processing, literature review automation tools, and data visualization technologies to support evidence-based decision-making.

Nice To Haves

Candidates from the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC area are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide scientific leadership and strategic oversight for systematic evidence mapping, scoping reviews, systematic reviews, and evidence synthesis activities supporting health hazard assessments.
Direct multidisciplinary teams of scientists, analysts, and technical experts in the planning, execution, and quality assurance of literature review and evidence evaluation projects.
Ensure the scientific rigor, methodological consistency, and regulatory compliance of study screening, data extraction, quality assessment, and evidence integration processes.
Lead the development, review, and approval of Technical Reports, Toxicity Reports, DART Reports, Immunotoxicity Reports, Research Reports, and other scientific publications.
Oversee the application of innovative informatics solutions, including AI-enabled, machine learning, and natural language processing tools, to enhance systematic review efficiency and transparency.
Serve as the primary scientific liaison with the client, federal partners, advisory groups, expert consultants, and external peer reviewers to facilitate stakeholder engagement and consensus building.
Guide the identification, recruitment, and management of scientific subject matter experts across toxicology, epidemiology, pathology, exposure assessment, and related disciplines.
Provide overall program and project management oversight, including resource allocation, risk management, schedule adherence, quality control, and delivery of contract objectives and reporting requirements.