Postdoctoral Research Associate

**Job Description**
The Department of Environmental, Agricultural and Occupational Health (EAOH) and the Water, Climate and Health (WCH) Program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position focusing on environmental epidemiology. This role emphasizes climate-related disasters, community resilience, and population-level vulnerabilities, involving collaboration with Dr. Kristina Kintziger and the interdisciplinary WCH team to develop and implement innovative epidemiologic research and interventions. The position contributes to advancing science that improves population health and supports community resilience.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Strong training in epidemiologic methods
• Demonstrated capacity for independent research and effective collaboration in team-based environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in community-engaged research or public health practice related to water, climate, or natural hazards
• Familiarity with research focused on at-risk or disproportionately affected populations, or geographic and socioeconomic variation in health risks
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration to support evidence-based public health strategies and community resilience

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Epidemiology
• Environmental Health
• Public Health Preparedness
• A closely related field

**Experience**
Other:
• Doctoral degree (completed or expected before the start date)

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