Environmental/Molecular Epidemiologist (Ph.D. ) - Institute for Health Equity Research

The Environmental Justice and Aging Research Group (Diddier Prada, MD, PhD.) at the Institute for Health Equity Research invites highly motivated candidates to apply for to the Assistant Scientist position within our research team.  We are seeking environmental and/or molecular epidemiologist to work on projects requiring expertise in environmental health and environmental justice studies. The Assistant Scientist will engage in all aspects of the research, including conduct of research, analysis, technical writing, and related activities. Funding is guaranteed for 2 years. 

The group conducts large-scale epidemiologic studies to investigate environmental health disparities in relationship with age-related human diseases (osteoporosis, dementia, cancer, and others), highlighting actionable mechanisms of intervention, including molecular mechanisms of damage. 

In collaboration with big national cohorts (Women’s Health Initiative, REGARDS, Normative Aging Study, and others), the group uses transdisciplinary methods, combining the most advanced statistical methods with advanced big data approaches to identify and highlight environmental health disparities, including early molecular changes in vulnerable populations.

• Working closely with the Principal Investigator to design and conduct environmental health disparities studies. 
• Will conduct data analyses, including data analysis planning, preparation, and checking of scripts, running bioinformatic and statistical analyses, as well as pilot analyses.
• Will prepare manuscripts and other dissemination materials, including text writing, tables, figures, and supplementary material preparation, as well as oversee submission and publication processes. The Assistant Scientist will have the opportunity to co-author these scientific research papers.
• Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies. 
• Participates in meetings with the PI and collaborators and contribute ideas for new projects.
• Develops new proposals for research and assists in the preparation of grant submissions for new and/ or continuing research activities. 
• May mentor students and less experienced research analysts/technicians. 
• Other duties as assigned.

• Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Environmental Health, Genetics, Molecular Biology or other relevant disciplines with relevant previous work and interest in environmental justice, environmental epidemiology, and molecular epidemiology. Postdoc experience is a plus, but not a required.
• Medium/high knowledge in biostatistics, epidemiology, or related fields desired. 
• Proficiency with Linux and R programming required. 
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize within a changing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot research protocols.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• To be able to work effectively with other members in a productive team.
• Demonstrate basic proficiency in R programming skills or use of other data analysis software.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and work as team player.
• Demonstrate initiative and attention to detail.
• Experience in working with population studies is a plus but not required.

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $58,661.00 - $70,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Non-Bargaining Unit, 811 - Population Health Science and Policy - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine

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