Research Fellow Trainee - Post Doc

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Two postdoctoral training positions are available, beginning July 1, 2026, at the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health under the mentorship of faculty conducting impactful, innovative, multi-disciplinary research in the environmental health sciences. Postdoctoral fellows are supported by the Training Program in the Environmental Health Sciences and Toxicology, an NIH/NIEHS T32 supported training grant which is focused on training the next generation of leaders in the field by assuring a multidisciplinary training experience needed by trainees to develop as successful independent environmental health researchers and practitioners. Research specialties of faculty mentors include exposure science, environmental epidemiology, experimental and computational toxicology, water, sanitation and hygiene, implementation science, data science, climate science, and environmental ‘omics. Using these tools, our researchers consider environmental impacts on reproductive, cardiovascular, infectious, mental, cancer, and neurobehavioral health outcomes.
As part of their training, the fellow will be encouraged to develop new ideas that promote current research, will be required to prepare and publish scientific manuscripts, and may also be involved in performing laboratory or field work under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The fellow will also be involved in the teaching and training of others, including students and research staff. Opportunities for the associate to apply for independent funding will be available and encouraged.
Trainees have opportunities for research training and enhancement through a number of research resources and centers at Emory, including the Emory NIEHS-funded HERCULES Exposome Research Center (P30), Climate and Health Actionable Research Center (CHART), Superfund Research Program Center, the Emory Center for Global Safe Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (CGSW), the NCI-designated Winship Comprehensive Cancer Center, and other school and university initiatives.
Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee. The initial appointment is for one year, and renewal for an additional year is expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.
The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc.
Designs and evaluates experiments.
Develops new ideas that promote current research.
Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.
May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.
Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee.
The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.
Appointments cannot exceed five years.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

Nice To Haves

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in Environmental Health, Toxicology, Epidemiology, Genomics/Bioinformatics, Statistics/Biostatistics, or other relevant disciplines.
• Trainees in this program must be a United States citizen, a noncitizen national of the United States (e.g. born in outlying possessions of the US), or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the US (e.g. possess a current permanent resident card) at the time of appointment.
• Excellent scientific writing and strong oral communications skills.
• Strong coding and analysis skills.
• The ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and collegially with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.
• Designs and evaluates experiments.
• Develops new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree