Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleResearch Scientist 3, Nathan Kline Research Institute, Emotional Brain Institute, P27046

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade25

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $96336 to $121413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Rockland

Street Address Nathan Kline Research Institute

140 Old Orangeburg Road

City Orangeburg

StateNY

Zip Code10962

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) is a dedicated research facility of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) located on the grounds of Rockland Psychiatric Center in Orangeburg, NY. NKI is affiliated with the New York University Langone Medical Center (NYULMC), located in midtown Manhattan. Applications are currently being invited for a full-time Research Scientist 3 - Electrophysiologist position within NKI’s Emotional Brain Institute (EBI).

The Electrophysiologist will serve as a shared resource within EBI, providing technical expertise and experimental support. Primary responsibilities include:
• Performing patch-clamp and other electrophysiological recordings in support of projects led by multiple principal investigators.
• Implementing and optimizing voltage dye and related optical techniques as needed.
• Collaborating with researchers from different laboratories to design, troubleshoot, and execute experiments tailored to specific project goals.
• Maintaining accurate records of experimental procedures and results.
• Training and assisting laboratory personnel in electrophysiological methods when appropriate.
• Managing experimental timelines to balance and prioritize requests from different investigators.
• Ensuring proper maintenance of electrophysiology equipment.
• Contributing to manuscripts, presentations, and grant applications by providing high-quality data and technical input.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum: bachelor’s degree and four years of professional research experience** in an appropriate field.

Preferred: The mission of EBI is “to understand emotions and their impact on mind and behavior.” EBI research relies mainly on mouse and rat models across the lifespan—from perinatal development to aging—and makes extensive use of transgenic mice and rats, viral methods, and opto/chemogenetic manipulations. The department consists of eight research groups.

NKI is seeking an experienced Electrophysiologist to perform the slice electrophysiology experiments required by the different laboratories in EBI. The preferred candidate should have:
• A Ph.D. in neuroscience, physiology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in patch-clamp electrophysiology.
• Experience with voltage-sensitive dyes and related imaging techniques.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with principal investigators, postdoctoral fellows, and students across EBI.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse experimental needs of several laboratories.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

This position is eligible for a downstate adjustment of $4,000.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Andrea Smith

Telephone

Fax 845-398-5418

Email Address employment@nki.rfmh.org

Address

Street Nathan Kline Research Institute

140 Old Orangeburg Road

City Orangeburg

State NY

Zip Code 10962

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.