Research Associate Loyola University Chicago Center for Urban Environmental Research and Policy
Loyola University Chicago (LUC) and the Center for Urban Environmental Research and Policy (CUERP) (http://www.luc.edu/cuerp) invite applications for the position of Research Associate. LUC is the largest Jesuit research universities in the United States, with four campuses: two campuses situated in urban settings, Lake Shore campus set along the shores of Lake Michigan, and Water Tower in downtown Chicago, a medical center in the metropolitan-area and a Center in Rome, Italy. Loyola also serves as the U.S. host university to the Beijing Center for Chinese Studies in Beijing, China. Launched in September 2005 as one of LUCs Centers of Excellence, CUERP is an interdisciplinary center dedicated to research, teaching, training, and outreach activities that focus on the urban landscape as an ecosystem. CUERPs mission is to advance understanding of the complex interdependency between humans and environmental systems and facilitate collaboration among scholars who are interested in making a significant contribution to environmental research and policy. CUERP also houses the undergraduate major Environmental Science/Studies Program (ESP). CUERP, located at the Lake Shore campus, is spearheading a research project called the Chicago Clean Air, Clean Water Program (CACW). This Program is a collaboration between CUERP and city, state, and federal environmental agencies that monitor Chicagos air and water quality, to develop a common database and research agenda focused on emerging threats including antibiotics, pharmaceuticals, endocrine disruptors, and plastic leachates. Drawing from the Centers interdisciplinary resources, the Research Associate will be involved in all aspects of initiating and orchestrating the science component of the CACW. Specific responsibilities of the Research Associate will include: 1) Helping to build collaborative partnerships with the city, state and federal agencies within Chicago that monitor air and water quality 2) Designing and developing research projects within CACW 3) Writing grant proposals for CACW research and infrastructure 4) Serving on the CACW Leadership team as the Science Team Leader 5) Participating in a search for an Analytical Chemist Lab Manager 6) Helping to design and develop the Analytical lab 7) Conducting research (CACW-related) and mentoring students in their lab 8) Participating in CUERP staff meetings, participating in the search for a FT TT faculty member in fall 2009 Qualifications: The successful candidate will have an advanced degree in an appropriate field with a doctorate degree preferred. Experience in an academic setting, and leadership in the area of environmental protection, and research collaborations. Experience in fostering partnerships with partner organizations, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This is a 12 month position (1 July, 2009 30 June 2010). To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by 1 May, 2009. The position will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2009. Candidates must register their application and submit an electronic CV, cover letter, and contact information for three references to www.careers.luc.edu. Questions should be directed to Gina Lettiere, glet...@luc.edu. Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer with a strong commitment to the diversification of its staff.
