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TERA
is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the best use of toxicity information
for risk values. TERA is a
growing scientific and educational organization that strives to protect public
health by studying the toxicity of environmental contaminants and developing
corresponding risk values.
Molecular Toxicologist
Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment (TERA) is
seeking a molecular toxicologist to help build on our strong history in human
health risk assessment and risk science methods. This is a growth position
for someone recently completing a Ph.D. or postdoctoral program in toxicology or
a related field. Knowledge of risk
assessment methods is a plus, but not required.
Experience in computational biology and/or PBPK modeling is also a plus.
The successful candidate will be actively involved in diverse tasks using
knowledge of toxicology and molecular biology, including:
- Preparing critical
summaries of toxicity, epidemiology, toxicokinetics, and mechanistic studies
for comprehensive toxicological reviews.
- Learning and applying
human health risk assessment guidelines and methods for the development of
toxicity values (e.g., RfDs, RfCs) and cancer assessments.
- Critically evaluating
and applying mechanistic and mode of action data in evaluating the toxicity
of chemicals and relevance of animal toxicity findings to humans.
- Evaluating and
incorporating biomarker data in risk assessment.
- Participating on
project teams in the development of documents and research projects related
to diverse areas of risk assessment science.
TERA is an independent, non-profit corporation with
a mission to support the protection of public health through the best use of
toxicity and exposure information in the development of human health and
ecological risk assessments.
TERA offers an exceptional work
environment where career growth and development are strongly supported.
TERA also
offers the atmosphere of a small organization, together with the opportunity
to collaborate with leading scientists worldwide.
We hire the best people, maximize their talents, and help them achieve
their career goals. We are seeking
scientists who are energetic, enjoy scientific challenges and technical details,
are excellent writers, and are committed to helping shape the future of a
dynamic organization to further our contribution to public health protection.
Visit our website at www.tera.org.
Location:
Cincinnati,
Ohio
Salary: negotiable.
Electronic resumes may be submitted to:
Poehlmann@tera.org. Any questions
may be directed to Maier@tera.org
Please share with colleagues who may be interested.
POSITION AVAILABLE:
Toxicologist/Senior Scientist
Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment (TERA) is
seeking a senior scientist to serve in a leadership role, continuing to
build on the organization’s strong history in the development of risk assessment
documents and risk science methods. Key job duties will include:
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Conducting detailed critical analyses and synthesis of
toxicology data and developing objective and balanced
integrated hazard assessments and dose-response analyses
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Designing and conducting analyses and research leading to improved
risk assessment methods
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Serving as a senior reviewer of technical project work developed
by other staff and providing technical direction to staff
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Managing project teams in the development of the hazard
characterization and dose-response assessments and in the development of risk
assessment methods
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Developing and implementing strategic plans for marketing and
business development; preparing technical and cost proposals
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Representing TERA at scientific and professional meetings
We are seeking a dynamic individual with excellent
interpersonal skills to work in a team environment. The successful candidate
would be a creative problem solver, with excellent writing skills, and a
demonstrated track record of managing complex projects. We seek candidates with
5 plus years of experience in toxicology and risk assessment applications and a
graduate degree in an appropriate field.
Additional pluses are international experience, expertise in molecular
toxicology and/or quantitative/modeling applications, service on expert panels
or chairing such panels, a desire to develop and present training courses on
risk assessment methods, and certification by the American Board of Toxicology (DABT).
TERA is an independent non-profit corporation with a
mission to support the protection of public health through the best use of
toxicity and exposure information in the development of human health and
ecological risk assessments. We are a growing scientific and educational
organization that offers an exceptional work environment where career growth and
development are strongly supported. TERA offers the atmosphere of a
small organization, together with the opportunity to collaborate with leading
scientists from around the world. Visit our website at
www.tera.org.
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Salary: negotiable.
Electronic resumes may be submitted to:
poehlmann@tera.org; questions may be directed to
Maier@tera.org
TERA is reviewing cvs at the current time. Please share with colleagues who may be
interested.
About
TERA
TERA is a non-profit corporation dedicated to the
best use of toxicity information for estimating risk values.
We are a growing scientific and educational organization that strives to
protect public health by studying the toxicity of environmental contaminants and
developing corresponding risk values. TERA
conducts research projects for both governmental and private sponsors and works
to foster cooperation and collaboration between government and industry.
Our work is centered in five broad areas:
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the evaluation of scientific data for developing high quality and
scientifically-sound human health risk values
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research and development to improve the underlying methods for
risk assessment
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convening of expert peer review panels to review risk values
developed by private or government organizations
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education projects for diverse audiences to increase understanding
and application of risk assessment methods
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and the compilation and distribution of existing risk values
through TERA's International Toxicity Estimates for Risk (ITER)
database.
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Please visit our home page to gain a better understanding of our organization and
its work.
We
offer an exceptional work environment where career growth and development are
strongly supported.
Publication of scientific work in peer-reviewed journals is encouraged.
As part of our peer review meetings and related functions, our staff has
the opportunity to mingle regularly with some of the world's leading
toxicologists and risk assessors in an informal setting.
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