Research Scientist (Spring Public Health Career Fair)

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Spring Public Health Career Fair (In-Person)

Monday, April 8th, 2024

4209 28th st, Long Island City, New York, 11101

RESEARCH SCIENTISTS WANTED!!

Are you passionate about Public Health, Health Equity, Health Promotion and Disease Prevention for all members of the NYC Community? 

If you would like to make a difference as a Research Scientist by helping New Yorkers living longer, healthier lives, then please come to our upcoming Spring Public Health Career Fair to engage with hiring managers and learn about dynamic career opportunities in Scientific Research, Epidemiologic Investigations, Contact Tracing.

Our Spring Public Health Career Fair represents a great career opportunity to join our NYC DOHMH Family! This is your chance to be a change agent for equitable public health outcomes across the five boroughs of New York City, defined by neighborhoods where their diversity, history and community members are what make this city so special.

To Register:

Please immediately register for our In-Person Spring Public Health Career Fair by completing the following survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/7732732/2024-DOHMH-Spring-Public-Health-Career-Fair

About DOHMH

With an annual budget of $1.6 billion and more than 6,000 employees throughout the five boroughs, we're one of the largest public health agencies in the world. We are also one of the nation's oldest public health agencies, with more than 200 years of leadership in the field. Every day, we protect and promote the health of 8 million New Yorkers. Our work is broad-ranging. You see us in the inspection grades of dining establishments, the licenses dogs wear, the low- to no-cost health clinics in your neighborhood and the birth certificates for our youngest New Yorkers.

We are also behind the scenes with our disease detectives, investigating suspicious clusters of illness. Our epidemiologists study the patterns, causes and effects of health and disease conditions in New York City neighborhoods. These studies shape policy decisions and the City's health agenda.

Qualification Requirements for Research Scientists

For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological, and environmental sciences and

public health)

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an

appropriate field of physical, biological, or environmental science or in public health.

For Assignment Level II and Above**

1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in

an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental, or social science and one

year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research

capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or

2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in

an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental, or social science and

three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of

specialization.

**Applicants who have authored or co-authored a peer-reviewed publication in an academic journal may substitute no more than one publication in lieu of one year of scientific or investigative research. It must be a full-length publication with at least 3 pages. Abstracts will not be considered.

Subway Directions:

You may take the N or 7 train to Queensboro Plaza and exit the train station at the exit labelled Queensboro Plaza South.  Walk along Queensboro Plaza South to 28th Street, approximately 2 short blocks from the train station. Our building will be on the corner across from a very tall building under construction.

Another option is the R, E or M Train to Queens Plaza. Upon exiting the train station, we are just a short block away around the corner.