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Victoria Kurker
Ecotoxicology Research Support Associate
“The opportunities at MED (Mid-continent Ecology Division) and the supportive work environment has made this job one of my favorites. ”
“My goal is to reduce someone’s suffering and worry by ensuring that they have a safe and clean environment to live in. I want to make an impact, no matter how small, in preventing people from getting sick from their environment.”
Victoria Kurker
Ecotoxicology Research Support Associate
Read MoreAllison Eames
Research Associate
“I’ve always wanted to combine my interests in science with more personal, concrete work, so public health is a great fit for me.”
Allison Eames
Research Associate
Read MoreNick Grokhowsky
Data Manager
“The small part that I have played in each of these studies will contribute to efforts to clean up or mitigate the damages caused by these pollutants. I am proud to say that my efforts with the EPA in the last ten months will make a difference.”
Nick Grokhowsky
Data Manager
Read MoreDustin Woodruff
Research Assistant
“I am so thankful to have been a part of all these great opportunities, and I look forward to making our environment cleaner, futures brighter, and resources well understood. Thank you to ORAU and mentor Terri Jicha for helping make this dream a reality.”
Dustin Woodruff
Research Assistant
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Monica Jimenez, former EPA NSSC contractor, featured in Science Matters
Monica Jimenez, Ph.D., recently was featured in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Science Matters digital newsletter. Jimenez is a former contractor in the EPA’s National Student Services Center program, which is managed by ORAU.
As a pre-doctoral student at the EPA Human Studies Facility in Chapel Hill, N.C., Jimenez joined a research project in the Environmental Public Health Division within the Office of Research and Development. The project focuses on the adversepublic health impacts of environmental exposures, using human subject data and publicly available databases toinvestigate the human health effects of air and water pollutants and other environmental exposures.
Read more about Jimenez and her current work at EPA here: https://www.epa.gov/sciencematters/meet-epa-researcher-monica-jimenez-phd
Handshake recognizes ORAU Workforce Solutions for Early Talent recruiting
ORAU Workforce Solutions is among the recipients of the first-ever Early Talent Awards from Handshake, the online early career community and job search platform. The Early Talent Awards recognize best-in-class early talent recruiting programs.
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About EPA National Student Services Contract (NSSC)
ORAU manages the NSSC under the Student Services Contracting Authority on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Selected applicants will become temporary employees of ORAU for the duration of the assignment, up to five years.