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What we want

The Postdoctoral Research Associate will work with Professors Ivan Rusyn and Weihsueh Chiu at Texas A&M University, and will be providing OEHHA with technical advice and support in the following areas: Mathematical modeling for in vitro – in vivo extrapolation as well as in silico to in vivo extrapolation based on pharmacokinetic and toxicologic considerations; the development and implementation of a framework for using NAMs and other novel approaches in air toxics risk assessment; data generation/retrieval/analysis/interpretation and mathematical model development for the above approaches and methods. Conducts externships at CalEPA-OEHAA and has opportunities to acquire practical decision-making skills making them highly competitive for employment in Federal or State environmental health and chemical safety evaluation agencies, in consulting, or drug or chemical industry.

What you need to know

Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Other Requirements and Factors: Postdoctoral position(s) is available for up to 2 years to work on several projects to provide risk assessment technical support and advice to the California EPA-Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) to advance OEHHA risk assessment methods and applications such as, but not limited to:

• Pharmacokinetics. Translation of in vitro and/or other new approach method (NAM) data or predictions into human equivalent doses or concentrations, based on compartmental or physiologically‐based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models. Focus would be on risk assessment‐ relevant application, such as in vitro to in vivo extrapolation and in silico to in vivo extrapolation, and/or intra‐species variability. OR

• Inhalation risks. Advancing the framework for using new approach methods (NAMs) and other novel approaches for hazard and dose‐response assessment of chemicals in air. This may include read‐across, in silico (artificial intelligence/ machine learning/QSAR), and in vitro methods to address inhalation exposures.

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Required Education and Experience:

• Doctoral degree in toxicology, environmental health/science, bioinformatics, or a related discipline

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively use a computer and applicable software (databases).

• Ability to perform statistical analyses and/or computational modeling of the data.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Skills in developing and delivering scientific presentations (poster and/or oral).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate-level education in regulatory science and/or mathematical modeling experience with respect to pharmacokinetics, exposure, metabolism, dose-response.

• Working knowledge of toxicity mechanisms, in vitro and in vivo methods for toxicity testing.

• General understanding of the risk assessment process and steps.

• Strong critical thinking skills and core knowledge of mathematical modeling, or toxicology, or regulatory science.

• Experience with research projects of applied nature.

• Interest in contributing to the protection of human health and the environment through improved regulatory science practices.

• Scholarly publications and the evidence of strong communication skills will help the trainee(s) in this position to secure employment outside of academia.

Responsibilities:

• Data Management: Performs data generation/retrieval/analysis/interpretation                                 

• Model Development: Develops mathematical models for in vitro – in vivo extrapolation as well as in silico to in vivo extrapolation based on pharmacokinetic and toxicologic considerations                                                    

• Report and Other Documents: Prepares the reports and guideline documents, including the development and implementation of a framework for using NAMs and other novel approaches in air toxics risk assessment                    

• Meeting Coordination: Plans the multi-stakeholder meetings. Audits courses, attends seminars and related learning opportunities           

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