Academic Specialist: Public Health and Drinking Water Equity
Position overview
Assistant Specialist: $59,200-$65,900
Associate Specialist: $70,500-$82,100
Specialist: $86,900-$181,800
Application Window
Open date: February 26, 2024
Most recent review date: Friday, Mar 22, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Tuesday, Apr 30, 2024 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 Urban Planning and Public Policy in the School of Social Ecology seeks applications to fill a full-time Academic Specialist position focused on advancing modeling of public health impacts of drinking water failures. Disparities in drinking water quality pose a harm to public health. Little is known about the scope of waterborne disease in the U.S.
The focus of this research will be on the risks and disease burden of contaminated drinking water. The research will have a particular emphasis on understanding disparate burdens of acute gastrointestinal illness. The project brings together expertise in statistics, public health, and environmental economics through an interdisciplinary team at the University of California Irvine.
Candidates should have strong computational skills, ideally with a focus on public health and/or water management. Experience with econometrics, uncertainty analysis, and statistical software (e.g. R or Stata) is desirable. Additionally, familiarity with spatial statistics is of interest but not required. Ideally, candidates would have a Master’s or Ph.D. in public health, environmental management, economics, urban planning, water resources engineering, geography, or a related field.
The successful candidate will be mentored by Dr. Maura Allaire and collaborate with faculty from UCI Program in Public Health.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and is benefits-eligible. The initial appointment will be for one year with a potential renewal for a second year. Anticipated start date is June 3, 2024 (or earlier or later, based on candidate’s availability). Applicants will need to submit a dossier including: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a cover letter, (3) sample publication, and (4) provide contact information for three references.
To ensure your application is given full consideration, files should be completed by March 22, 2024. Priority will be given to applications received by this date. Please direct questions about this position to Dr. Maura Allaire at maura.allaire@uci.edu. Applications must be uploaded electronically.
The recruit link for this position is: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08875
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, economics, urban planning, water resources engineering, geography, or a related field.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Sample Publication
Statement of Research (Optional)
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
- 3-5 required (contact information only)
About UC Irvine
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