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IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & MEDICINE TH HUXLEY SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENT, EARTH SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING AND DEPARTMENT OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH EXPOSURE AND RISK ASSESSMENT POST DOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITION This is an exciting opportunity for a researcher in exposure and health risk assessment modelling to join the new Department of Health-funded Toxicology Unit. You will work jointly for the TH Huxley School of Environment, Earth Sciences and Engineering, and the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, which have a major focus on environmental science, statistics and epidemiology. You will have a PhD, or equivalent, in environmental science, or related discipline, and experience in environmental exposure assessment, including monitoring and modelling, epidemiology, or health risk assessment with emphasis on statistical aspects. You will undertake modelling of human exposure, and uptake through ingestion, of residues of chemicals in particular organophosphates, and other pesticides, food additives, water contaminants and endocrine disruptors. Familiarity with Monte Carlo modelling and other relevant statistical techniques is an advantage; you will be an excellent communicator/team player. The appointment is initially for 4 years, starting salary up to £19,197 plus London Allowance of £2,134. Information and applications: Dr Mark J Nieuwenhuijsen, TH Huxley School of Environment, Imperial College, RSM, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BP. Telephone 0171-594 6384, email: [log in to unmask] Closing date: 25 February The College is striving towards equal opportunities