Health Effects Institute Research Assistant
> Description:
> HEI is a nonprofit corporation chartered in 1980 as an independent
> research organization to provide high-quality, impartial, and relevant
> science on the health effects of air pollution. Typically, HEI receives
> half of its core funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency and
> half from the worldwide motor vehicle industry (see HEI Sponsors). Other
> public and private organizations periodically support special projects
> or certain research programs. Information about HEI’s work can be found
> at www.healtheffects.org.
>
> HEI seeks to hire a Research Assistant to work with scientific staff in
> collecting, organizing and analyzing scientific literature, managing
> article and book databases, editing literature reviews, and writing
> summaries on topics relevant to HEI’s projects. Experience with figure
> and graphical design, citation management systems (EndNote), and/or
> website maintenance are highly desirable. Candidates should have a
> bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, chemistry, toxicology,
> epidemiology, environmental science, or mechanical engineering. This is
> an excellent opportunity for someone with initial science training who
> wants to obtain experience as s/he considers next steps in
> education/career development.
>
> HEI is an equal opportunity employer. Questions about the position?
> Contact Katherine Walker, ScD. kwalker@healtheffects.org.
> How to Apply:
> Applicants should submit a letter, writing sample, and resume by May 15,
> 2009, to:
>
> Ms. Terésa Fasulo
> Science Administration Manager
> Health Effects Institute
> 101 Federal Street, Suite 500
> Boston MA 02110
> tfasulo@healtheffects.org
