Research Scientist, Environmental Health, School of Public Health

Boston University invites applications for a full-time Research Scientist, Environmental Health within the School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts. Join a collaborative team advancing the science of how a changing climate shapes human health.

About the Role

Based at the Center for Climate and Health (CCH) at the Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), this on-site Research Scientist position contributes to interdisciplinary studies examining the health consequences of extreme weather and a warming environment. You will work across major federally funded programs, including initiatives supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), helping to translate rigorous environmental health research into evidence that informs public health practice and policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support investigations into the human health effects of extreme weather and climate-related exposures.
• Collaborate on embedded research roles within large NIH-funded studies and other sponsored projects.
• Design and apply quantitative methods to analyze environmental and population health data.
• Partner with faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students across disciplines at BUSPH.
• Prepare manuscripts, reports, and presentations that share findings with scientific and public audiences.
• Contribute to grant development and the broader research mission of the Center for Climate and Health.

Qualifications

• Advanced training in environmental health, epidemiology, public health, climate science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience conducting interdisciplinary or environmental health research.
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with quantitative data analysis.
• Ability to work effectively within collaborative, federally funded research teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for scholarly and applied settings.

About Boston University

Boston University is a leading private research institution, and its School of Public Health is recognized for tackling pressing population health challenges. Through the Center for Climate and Health, BUSPH unites researchers committed to understanding and reducing the health risks of a changing climate, offering a dynamic environment for impactful scientific work in Boston, Massachusetts.

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