Scientist
3 weeks ago
EWG Science team has published groundbreaking research on drinking water contaminants, pesticides, chemical policy and regulations, and consumer products. EWG is nationally known for its comprehensive and interactive databases, compiled and built over many years, such as EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce; Tap Water Database, the largest publicly accessible data repository on tap water contaminant occurrence in the United States; PFAS contamination map; and Skin Deep® database of personal care products.
Duties:
- Conduct original research on topics relevant to public health and environmental science and publish articles in peer-reviewed journals
- Collaborate with all EWG teams in the development of reports for EWG's website, comment letters on policy and regulatory matters, and other educational materials
- Support EWG's database projects and curate and analyze public health datasets
- Represent EWG's research team at conferences and public events
- Serve as science expert for the media, digital communications and government affairs
Relevant Qualifications:
- Prior experience in research and experience delivering talks about research projects
- Graduate degree or comparable educational experience in fields related to environmental health, environmental science, public health, chemistry or toxicology
- Experience with data science and analysis of large datasets
- Experience with software tools such as R programming language
- Experience with statistical analysis
- Experience in scientific writing aimed towards general audience
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong sense of curiosity; team-oriented and collaborative outlook
Examples of EWG research projects:
- Cumulative toxicity assessment of health impacts of pesticide use
- Risk assessment for synthetic food additives
- Framework for the prevalence of drinking water contaminants and associated cancer risk
- Epidemiological and economic analysis of adverse health impacts associated with drinking water contaminants
- Toxicology review of pre- and post-natal sensitivity to chemical pollutants
Location: Sacramento, California or Washington, DC EWG office. Full-time remote work is not possible for this position.
Benefits: Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, vacation/sick time, 403(b) retirement program and life insurance.
EWG's commitment to diversity and inclusion:
EWG celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to foster a work environment that supports, inspires and respects all individuals. EWG does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, family responsibilities, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, matriculation or political affiliation, or any other protected class recognized in any of the jurisdictions where EWG has offices or employees working. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, and compensation and promotion.
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