Description
Position Title: Postdoctoral Fellow
Department: Environmental Medicine
Institution: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full Time
Start Date: Summer/Fall 2026
About
The Department of Environmental Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai seeks a highly motivated and talented postdoctoral research fellow with interests in environmental health and data science.
The candidate will join a team that leverages AI to phenotype pathway-specific strokes in electronic health records and investigates the effects of multiple environmental and built environment exposures on stroke risk. This position is well-suited for a candidate with a strong background in quantitative analysis and epidemiology seeking experience in the application of AI in environmental health research.
The Department offers opportunities for career advancement, including support for grant applications to fund career independence and the opportunity to attend workshops and both national and international conferences. This position offers a substantial compensation package, a tailored benefits package, and generous paid time off. Postdoctoral fellows are also eligible to apply for subsidized housing in Manhattan.
Responsibilities
Carry out large-scale statistical analyses
Apply novel statistical approaches
Collaborate with scientists with different backgrounds
Write scientific manuscripts
A doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, MD) is required. Additional required qualifications include:
PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, or related fields
Advanced knowledge and programming skills in R
Excellent analytical and computational skills
Ability to work on concurrent projects
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong work ethic and the ability to meet deadlines
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced knowledge of Python
Experience in the application of Large Language Models (LLM)
Experience with advanced statistical methods used in environmental health
Experience analyzing spatial data
Expertise in tools that promote reproducible research (Git, etc.)
Good communication and writing skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae (CV), and the names of three professional references to Dr. Maayan Yitshak-Sade at maayan.yitshak-sade@mssm.edu with a cc to Lisa Cole at Lisa.Cole@mssm.edu.
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.
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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 $72500 - $80000 Annually. 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.
| Location | New York, NY |
| Salary | $72,500–$80,000 Per Year |