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We are seeking a Policy Researcher . This is a full-time summer position best suited for a student who is interested in environmental science, toxicity testing and animal welfare. The primary purpose of this position is to advance the use, understanding, application of, and advocacy for in vitro science in toxicity and safety testing, drug development and basic “discovery” research. The term “in vitro science” includes, but is not limited to, computational toxicology, biomimetic systems, “organs on a chip,” cellular 2D and 3D systems, and other methodologies that do not directly use living vertebrate animals. The selected individual will be a member of a dynamic cross-disciplinary team and will be expected to work effectively in a team environment. See https://www.jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/team to learn about our team.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• The person selected for this position will be responsible for assisting in research regarding.

• In-vitro methods of toxicity testing (“alternatives to animals”) for environmental chemicals.

• Their use in, and application to, environmental risk assessment.

• How policies are designed and developed that will advance the use of alternatives in environmental health decision-making.

• How US agencies and Congress can foster methods that use alternatives.

• The student will work with the toxicology policy team to select a project to pursue during the summer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Actively pursuing High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.

Classified Title: Laboratory Aide

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Policy Researcher

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/01/CA

Starting Salary Range: $15.00 - $20.00 HRLY ($2,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Casual / On Call

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5 pm

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name: ​​​​​​​Environmental Health and Engineering

Personnel area: School of Public Health

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.