Trainee- Environmental Medicine

Mount Sinai Health Systems • New York, NY

8d • $17 - $33

About The Position

The Public Health Research Trainee/Intern participates in a structured research training program for students currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, master’s or doctoral programs in public health, epidemiology, and related fields. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, the trainee gains hands-on experience in multidisciplinary health-related research and contributes to an assigned research project. Specific duties are assigned by the faculty mentor based on the project and the trainee’s training needs.

The position requires completion of applicable institutional and research training, protection of research data confidentiality, and compliance with institutional policies and research protocols. The initial appointment is three months, with full-time availability requested.

Mount Sinai Health System describes its workplace as committed to inclusion, collaboration, fairness, continuous learning, and equal opportunity. The system has more than 48,000 employees. The posted hourly salary range is $17–$33; actual salary depends on factors including experience, education, and operational need.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree or greater may be required depending on the department and role.
• No prior experience is required; some administrative exposure is a plus.
• Availability to participate full-time for the initial three-month appointment.
• Meets NIH citizenship eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Current enrollment in, or recent graduation from, a master’s or doctoral program in public health, epidemiology, or a related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 from the current or most recent institution.
• Experience in biomedical, behavioral, clinical, or social sciences.
• Some administrative exposure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research activities and project tasks under faculty supervision.
• Review scientific literature and summarize findings relevant to the assigned project.
• Support data collection, organization, and analysis as appropriate to the project and training level.
• Meet with the faculty mentor to discuss progress and receive guidance.
• Assist with preparing summaries, reports, or presentations of research activities and findings.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to the assigned research project and associated activities, as needed.
• Complete all required institutional and research training applicable to the assigned project.
• Maintain the confidentiality of research data and comply with applicable institutional policies and research protocols.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED