Public Health Laboratory Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Fund for Public Health NYC • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York City Public Health Laboratory (PHL) is seeking to host a post-doctoral fellow. The fellowship experience is designed to provide fellows comprehensive training that will prepare them for careers in public health laboratory science. The content and extent of the training is tailored to each fellow according to their unique background and interests. The trainings and experiences gained through this opportunity include: Working on the front lines of a pandemic response to serve NYC communities, Developing assays for new and emerging pathogens, Interacting with senior NYC Health Department leadership and developing management skills, Collaborating with academic laboratories and state and federal government agencies such as New York State Wadsworth Center and CDC.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in life sciences (PhD, DrPH, DSc, etc.) or medical degree (MD, DO, etc.)
• Graduate education in microbiology, virology, immunology, or environmental sciences
• Demonstrated ability to think critically and independently and lead research projects
• Demonstrated ability to work well as part of a team
• Willingness to learn about new laboratory methodologies and governmental policies

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year structured training program that combines hands-on laboratory experience, research, public health response, and leadership development.
• Rotate through key Public Health Laboratory units and gain hands-on experience in laboratory testing, quality management, biosafety, biosecurity, and laboratory information systems.
• Support ongoing laboratory projects, investigations, and public health response activities.
• Participate in the development, validation, and implementation of laboratory assays and methodologies.
• Conduct independent or collaborative research related to public health laboratory science.
• Analyze laboratory data and communicate findings to laboratory leadership and other public health partners.
• Present research findings at professional conferences and contribute to manuscripts and other scientific publications.
• Participate in laboratory leadership meetings and gain experience in laboratory administration, budgeting, personnel management, and operations.
• Collaborate with epidemiologists, clinical partners, academic institutions, and local, state, and federal public health agencies.
• Complete structured laboratory rotations while working with assigned mentors to develop technical, research, leadership, and management skills.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Medical, dental, and life insurance with low or no employee contribution
• A retirement savings plan with generous employer contribution
• Flexible spending medical and commuter benefits plan
• Meaningful work at an organization striving to advance health equity and social justice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree