Public Health Lab Post-Doctoral Fellow — Hybrid

Fund for Public Health in NYC; New York (NY); Híbrido; USD 80.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

PTO policy

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Flexible spending medical and commuter

Meaningful work advancing health

Descripción de la vacante

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is hosting a two-year Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Public Health Laboratory setting. The position blends laboratory science, research, and leadership, with rotations across disciplines and mentorship from senior staff.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, development of assays, and collaboration with epidemiologists and public health partners to advance NYC health initiatives.

Formación

• 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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Educación

PhD/DrPH/DSc

MD/DO

Graduate education in microbiology/virology/immunology/environmental sciences

Descripción del empleo

The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is hosting a two-year Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Public Health Laboratory setting. The position blends laboratory science, research, and leadership, with rotations across disciplines and mentorship from senior staff.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, development of assays, and collaboration with epidemiologists and public health partners to advance NYC health initiatives.