Deadline: Sun, 10/01/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: U.S. EPA Job Field: Other Job Type: Full Time Location: North Carolina Location Detail: Durham Job Description: The US EPA Office of Research and Development is developing modeling methods and generating supporting data to assess pesticide impacts on native pollinators (e.g., non-Apis bees, wasps). The goal of this effort is to broaden the Agency's pesticide risk assessment capability beyond honey bees to other beneficial pollinators. The research participant may have the opportunity to develop, apply, evaluate and improve life history models and chemical exposure/effects models for native pollinators. Model structures and components may include agent-based models, spatially explicit foraging models and toxicokinetic models. The research participant may also collate and manage relevant data sources to inform these models. Additionally, the research participant may have the opportunity to analyze observational data on pollinator communities, potential habitat, and pesticide applications using statistical modeling. Data from non-targeted analysis of pollinator-relevant environmental matrices may be analyzed to explore new and emerging compounds of concern. Activities may include: computer programming R and/or Python), data collation, statistical analysis (e.g., generalized linear regression), spatial modeling and geographic information systems(GIS), sensitivity analysis, model selection, numerical verification of model output, and meta-analysis. Qualifications: The qualified candidate should have received a master's degree in one of the relevant fields or be currently pursuing the degree with completion by the appointment start date. The degree must have been received within the past five years of the anticipated appointment start date. Preferred skills: -Experience with R, Python or SAS. -Experience analyzing data with statistical models. -Familiarity with process-based models (e.g., agent-based models, exposure models). -Ability to develop and test hypotheses. -Strong written and oral communication skills including including conference presentations and/or effort toward first author or co-authored publications. -Ability to work and collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment. Miscellaneous: Appointment Length: The appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed upon EPA recommendation and subject to availability of funding. Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only Degree: Master's Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by start date. Salary: The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. How to Apply: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-ORD-CPHEA-PHESD-2023-11
