Job Title: Environmental Health Fellow
Department/Team: Multidisciplinary team at the Environmental Working Group
Location: Washington, DC
Duration: 35-40 hours per week for ten weeks over the summer
Areas of Interest: Human health and the environment, consumer education, research and data analysis
About the Environmental Working Group:
The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a leading national nonprofit based in Washington, DC, is seeking a dynamic and innovative Environmental Health Fellow to join our multidisciplinary team. At EWG, our team of scientists, policy experts, lawyers, media specialists, development staff, and programmers collaborates to protect human health and the environment.
For over two decades, EWG has conducted original research, analyzing government data, legal documents, scientific studies, and our laboratory findings to uncover threats to public health and the environment. Our groundbreaking work has redefined the conversation on environmental health, driving meaningful change from households to Capitol Hill.
Position Description/Scope of Work:
You will gain valuable research experience in the environmental and public health fields while developing a deep understanding of how science intersects with advocacy and consumer education.
List of Potential Projects/Activities:
- Collaborate with EWG’s science team to investigate emerging environmental health issues.
- Review and analyze environmental health and exposure datasets.
- Assist with epidemiological investigations and exposure analyses.
- Prepare original research reports and articles on EWG research areas.
- Conduct database analysis and contribute to the development of research databases.
- Utilize EWG’s proprietary tools and publicly available datasets for research.
- Summarize the latest environmental health research to support the team’s initiatives.
- Example projects could include:
- Tap Water contamination analysis
- Trend watching in the personal care product space and ingredient use
- Consumer use trends using EWG databases
- Research on emerging pesticides and impact on public health
- Review of growing health disparities and demographics/exposure mapping
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
- Familiarity with basic statistical concepts or data analytics
- Accurate data acquisition and recording skills
- Proficiency in R or similar programming software for data analysis is highly desirable
- Strong ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from diverse sources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to group projects.
- Self-motivated with the capacity to work independently on assigned tasks
- Commitment to EWG’s mission to protect public health and the environment
Join the Environmental Working Group and use your GIS expertise to create a healthier and safer world. Apply today!
Logistics:
- EPIC fellows are required to work full-time (35-40 hours per week) for 10 weeks over the summer, and will receive a stipend of $8,000 – $9,500, depending on financial need. This stipend is intended to help cover living and transportation expenses during the fellowship, which the student is expected to arrange and coordinate.
- Start and end dates are flexible (start date no later than July 7, 2025).