Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Data at University of Birmingham

Understanding the role that chemicals play in influencing public health and the environment involves collecting and studying large, complex data sets. FAIR Principles recommend that all the research data should be Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable, for both machines and people to be used effectively to reduce environmental health risks though policy and regulation but major gaps remain between theory and implementation in practice, requiring development of technical and semantic solutions and data processing workflows. Important research is needed to enable seamless integration of disparate datasets at different levels of resolution and complexity to enable conclusions to be drawn from these data using emerging computational tools, such as augmented and artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Candidates who have applied the FAIR Principles to their own or others’ datasets to address the technical and computational challenges of closing data gaps of concern for human/environmental health are particularly encouraged to apply. The post-holder joins CERJ and the College of Life and Environmental Sciences by providing expertise and leadership in the research area of integrated and regulatory toxicology by combining human and environmental biomonitoring with a mechanistic understanding of toxicity. The University of Birmingham prides itself of its unique strengths in modern toxicology (especially by New Approach Methodologies; i.e., using 3Rs-compliant model species and in vitro models) for advancing our understanding of, and response to, toxic chemicals in our environment. We welcome applicants who are in their early or mid-careers and who (i) have a track record in the design and implementation of data structures (including dimensionality reduction, meta-analyses, integration of data from disparate sources), ontologies and databases, (ii) have a demonstrated ability to create and disseminate knowledge through initiating and conducting significant original research, (iii) develop and deliver undergraduate, postgraduate and CPD programmes in the utilisation of databases relevant to toxicology, and (iv) who are willing to contribute to the management and administration of CERJ by activities that add value and research income to the Centre.