In FY 1998, ORD began to enhance its scientific workforce by attracting first rate postdoctoral scientists and engineers into its research program through this new hiring initiative. Over 300 postdoctoral researchers have participated in the program to date. The program offers appointments of up to four years, state-of-the-art facilities, world-class scientific expertise, locations 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.

For more information on postdoctoral programs, including application procedures, in EPA's Office of Research and Development, you may visit the following:

• Post-Doctoral Overview for the Center For Computational Tox & Exposure (CCTE) | About CCTE
• Post-Doctoral Overview for the Center For Environmental Measurement & Modeling (CEMM) | About CEMM
• Post-Doctoral Overview for the Center For Environmental Solutions & Emergency Response (CESER) | About CESER
• Post-Doctoral Overview for the Center For Public Health & Environmental Assessment (CPHEA) | About CPHEA