Environmental Health Epidemiology Intern (College)

Are you eager to explore real environmental health challenges and support public health research? The Environmental Health Epidemiology Intern position with the Department of Health offers an exciting chance to support important work that protects communities across Pennsylvania. You will join a team that values learning, collaboration, and curiosity. This internship is a great fit for someone who wants to help improve the well-being of others through careful scientific study. Apply today and begin your public health journey!

This internship supports key environmental health research that helps guide public health actions across Pennsylvania. The role involves analyzing health data, identifying patterns, and assisting with research projects focused on environmental exposures. As an Environmental Health Epidemiology Intern, you will perform the following duties:

• Research Support: Assist with projects that examine health outcomes and environmental risk factors
• Radon Analysis: Support research on residential radon exposure and lung cancer through data and spatial analysis
• Data Management: Clean, validate, link, and analyze large health datasets using approved software tools
• Data Visualization: Create maps, tables, and graphics that highlight trends and patterns in health data
• Report Preparation: Help prepare technical reports, manuscripts, presentations, and other communications
• Emergency Response: Assist with public health emergency response assignments when needed

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• This is a part-time internship for a duration of up to one year, starting in August or September 2026.
• Flexible work hours, Monday - Friday, with a minimum of 20 hours per week
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Internship Requirements:

• You must be currently enrolled in a full-time bachelor's degree program or higher.
• You must have good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher).
• You must hold Pennsylvania residency or enrollment at a Pennsylvania college or university.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.