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Science Careers at EPA
Want to help protect your environment? Improve the health of all Americans? From geology to mechanical engineering, from biology to chemistry, EPA is looking for scientists and engineers to perform cutting-edge research in a dynamic learning environment -- research that can help make this a cleaner, more sustainable planet.
On this page:
- Career Opportunities
- High-Level Career Opportunities (Title 42)
- Post-Doc Opportunities
- College Students / Recent Graduates
- Summer Opportunities
Career Opportunities
All science jobs at EPA are listed on USAJobs.gov. Job categories/occupational series include Environmental Health Scientist, Biologist, Ecologist, Environmental Engineer, Fishery Biologist, Geologist, Physiologist, Microbiologist, Toxicologist, Physical Scientist and many more. EPA also maintains a list of current job openings.
High-Level Career Opportunities (Title 42)
The Title 42 hiring authority (42 USC 209(f) and (g)) enables EPA to attract and retain internationally-known scientific experts who are world-class scientists, engineers and leaders within their specialized fields. Title 42 appointees collaborate with Agency science staff and programs. They assist at the highest levels to provide the research to support EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment.
Current Positions
No positions are currently available. When positions are available, there will be a link here to the file in USAJobs.gov describing the position and how to apply.
Post-Doc Opportunities
Over 300 researchers have participated in EPA's post-doctoral program. The program offers:
- appointments of up to four years,
- state-of-the-art facilities,
- world-class scientific expertise,
- throughout the United States,
- travel to professional scientific meetings, and
- active postdoctoral trainee organizations.
Participants receive full benefits and a salary commensurate with qualifications and locality pay adjustments.
EPA Research Post-Doctoral Opportunities website
- Current openings in the National Center For Computational Toxicology (NCCT)
- Current openings in the National Center For Environmental Assessment (NCEA)
- Current openings in the National Exposure Research Lab (NERL)
- Current openings in the National Health And Environmental Effects Research Lab (NHEERL)
- Current openings in the National Homeland Security Research Center (NHSRC)
- Current openings in the National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL)
EPA was named a Best Place to Work Postdocs in 2013 by The Scientist (PDF) Exit
Other post-doctoral opportunities at EPA:
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellowships
- Association of Schools of Public Health/EPA Fellowship Program
- National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council Fellowships
- Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Internships, Scholarships and Fellowship
College Students / Recent Graduates
- Student Services Contracting - EPA's Office of Research and Development offers a unique and exciting career opportunity for students and recent grads seeking scientific or administrative experience in any of our laboratories, research centers and offices located across the country.
- EPA fellowships
- EPA internships
- USAJobs Pathways for Students and Recent Grads
EPA Summer Opportunities
- All summer jobs are listed on our EPA Internships page.