Trainee- Environmental Medicine

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is offering a Public Health Research Trainee/Intern position designed for students currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, master’s or doctoral programs in public health or epidemiology. Under a faculty mentor, you will gain hands-on experience in multidisciplinary health research and contribute to an assigned project.

You will assist with research activities, review literature, support data collection and analysis, attend meetings, prepare summaries and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, a master’s or doctoral program in public health, epidemiology, or related field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 from current or most recent institution.
• Experience in biomedical, behavioral, clinical, or social sciences.
• Meets NIH citizenship eligibility requirements.
• Availability to participate full-time for the initial three-month appointment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research activities and project tasks under faculty supervision.
• Review scientific literature and summarize findings relevant to the project.
• Support data collection, organization, and analysis as appropriate for the project.
• Participate in meetings 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 project and associated activities.
• Complete all required institutional and research training applicable to the project.
• Maintain the confidentiality of research data and comply with policies and protocols.

Skills

Research assistance

Literature review

Data collection & analysis

Meetings & guidance

Administrative tasks

Confidentiality & ethics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or higher (depending on department)

Job description

Description

The Public Health Research Trainee/Intern participates in a structured research training program designed 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/intern gains hands‑on experinece in multidiciplinary health related research and contributes to an assigned research project.

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 level of training.
• Participate in meetings 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associates or greater depending on department and role.
• None, though some administrative exposure is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• 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.
• Meets NIH citizenship eligibility requirements.
• Availability to participate full-time for the initial three-month appointment.

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well‑being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About The Mount Sinai Health System

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high‑quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint‑venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $17 - $33 Hourly. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.