Hourly Project Assistant II

Applications to be submitted by November 12, 2025

Compensation Grade:

H96

Compensation Details:

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

Department

(OPH) CEH - Bureau of Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II. The Hourly Project Assistant II will join a multi-disciplinary team of researchers in the Center for Environmental Health’s Division of Environmental Health Assessment, New York State Department of Health and will assist with investigating potential associations between levels of so-called “forever chemicals” (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in drinking water and health outcomes.  The incumbent will employ Visual MODFLOW, a state-of-the-art software package, at the team’s HP Z4 workstation to refine conceptual models of groundwater systems, convert conceptual aquifer models into numerical models, and simulate contaminant transport from source areas to municipal and private drinking water wells. Reconstructed contaminant doses will be combined with health outcome data to statistically evaluate potential associations. The incumbent will contribute to publications expected to advance our understanding of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, environmental transport, and toxicology.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a graduate program within public health, environmental health sciences or epidemiology.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the development of numerical groundwater flow and contaminant transport models from scratch, with substantial responsibility for all aspects of model construction and evaluations. Modeling experience that includes data set preparation, parameter selection, and generation of plots or graphics depicting groundwater flow and/or contaminant plume contours. Education or training in, and experience with, the application of Visual MODFLOW Flex flow and transport modeling software and ArcGIS geographical information system software. Demonstrated excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Experience working independently and as part of a team. Experience communicating groundwater modeling results in scientific settings through poster or other presentations.

Conditions of Employment

Hourly, grant funded position expected to last through 8/31/2026. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel up to 10% of the time will be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.  

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRI plays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.