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Employment Opportunities
ENVIRONMENTAL MULTIMEDIA MODELER
(Interdisciplinary Scientist/Engineer – GS14/15)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Research and Development
Athens, Georgia
EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) seeks a nationally-recognized multimedia modeler for a federal position in Athens, Georgia. This person will provide scientific leadership in the mathematical development and regulatory-based application of integrated multimedia fate and transport models and computer-based technologies for human and ecological exposure and risk assessment. The person filling this position will work within a multi-disciplinary team structure to advance a new, dynamic paradigm in multi-media, multi-pathway, multi-receptor, multi-scale and multi-pollutant exposure and risk assessment modeling.
This position is located within the Ecosystems Research Division (ERD) of the National Exposure Research Laboratory. ERD conducts field and laboratory studies on the behavior of contaminants, nutrients, and biota in environmental systems and develops mathematical models to assess the response of aquatic systems, watersheds and landscapes to stresses from natural and anthropogenic sources. ERD is committed to developing modeling-based approaches that require interdisciplinary solutions and collaboration across EPA, other Federal Agencies, academicians, and non-governmental groups.
The preferred candidate will have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in environmental or chemical engineering, hydrology, ecology, mathematics or a closely related field. Qualified applicants should possess (1) extensive experience in mathematical modeling, algorithm development and proficiency in a variety of computer programming languages and architectures, including GIS; (2) a demonstrated ability to lead innovative research teams that have informed real world decisions; and, (3) a history of significant publications in internationally-recognized journals. This is an interdisciplinary position that can be filled at the GS-14 or GS-15 level as either a Physical Scientist, Mathematician. Applications will be accepted November 5, 2007, through January 4, 2008. For qualification and application details, visit www.usajobs.gov. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Additional information may be found at www.epa.gov/athens.
The U.S. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer