Research Scientist for Disaster Epidemiology, World Trade Center Health Registry

Job Description The World Trade Center Health Registry (WTCHR) was created in 2002 to monitor and evaluate the physical and mental health impact on more than 71,000 persons exposed to the September 11, 2001 disaster. Housed within the Center for Population Health Data Science in a renowned and dynamic agency, WTCHR research influences national policies concerning healthcare for those who survived the attacks and contributes novel epidemiologic findings to the post‑disaster public health literature. Duties – Responsibilities Serve as lead epidemiologist for COVID‑19‑related research and co‑investigator for cross‑bureau special projects related to COVID‑19. Propose scientific studies on long‑term mental and physical health effects associated with multiple disaster exposures. Lead author and co‑author on manuscript teams, including mentoring junior scientists. Oversee day‑to‑day administrative tasks for manuscript development and nested study implementation: cross‑unit coordination, timelines, staff allocation, budgeting, vendor contracts and negotiation, and IRB. Oversee external research partnerships/collaborations during assigned projects. Conduct independent analyses of WTCHR data, using methods for longitudinal or hierarchical data, administrative linkages, time‑to‑event data, and techniques addressing limitations of longitudinal cohort studies (e.g., missing data, attrition). Supervise directly or indirectly CRS I, CRS II, and interns, as requested. Preferred Skills – Qualifications PhD or master’s degree in epidemiology or related field. Expertise in COVID‑19 and/or disaster health. History of publishing manuscripts in peer‑reviewed journals on the impacts of the COVID‑19 pandemic. Strong competency in statistics, SAS programming, STATA, R, and data manipulation technologies. Experience in longitudinal study design and analysis. Experience applying mixed methods (quantitative and qualitative) approaches to disaster‑related studies. Experience mentoring and guiding less experienced analysts and scientists in data analysis and manuscript writing. Benefits Loan Forgiveness : As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your balance. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website ( ). Health Insurance : Premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. Additional Benefits : Health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. Pension : Public‑sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. Savings Program : Tax‑deferred savings program. Workplace Wellness : Robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. Work‑From‑Home Policy : Depending on the position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. Job Security : More job security compared to private sector employment and the opportunity to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work. Commitment to Equity The City of New York is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or characteristic, including but not limited to sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy. The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye‑Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Qualifications & Experience For Assignment Level I: a master’s degree from an accredited institution with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health. For Assignment Level II and above: A doctorate degree with one year of full‑time supervisory, administrative or research experience in the relevant field. A master’s degree with three years of responsible full‑time research experience in the relevant field. Equivalent education or experience. All candidates must have at least a master’s degree and at least two years of experience described in item 2. Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year. Salary Min: $98,159.00 | Salary Max: $112,883.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr Newton