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AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleResearch Scientist 4 – Nathan S. Kline Research Institute, Biomedical Imaging and Neuromodulation, P27045

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $112528 to $138203 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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

County Rockland

Street Address Nathan S. Kline Research Institute – Clinical Research Division

140 Old Orangeburg Road

City Orangeburg

StateNY

Zip Code10962

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 4 position within NKI’s Center for Biomedical Imaging and Neuromodulation.

Duties will include: (1) design of scientific experiments to address a key scientific question in systems neuroscience, (2) collection of brain data (e.g. electrophysiological, optical, MRI, anatomical, behavioral, genetic) in anesthetized and awake nonhuman primate studies, (2) data analysis using rigorous statistical methodologies, (3) guidance of students, research assistants, and technicians, (4) coordinating and taking part in research projects requiring team efforts, (5) writing and obtaining grants, (6) writing and publishing scientific papers, (7) giving oral presentations at scientific meetings and other scientific venues.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum: bachelor’s degree and five years of professional research experience in an appropriate field.
**Substitutions: 5 years of professional research experience may include 2 or more years of master’s degree study in an appropriate field and at least 3 years of Ph.D. in an appropriate field.


Preferred: Preference will be given to a candidate with experience investigating two or more primate species, and who has familiarity with electrophysiological, optical and MRI methods. An emphasis on understanding brainwide circuits via collection of neural responses across multiple brain regions (such as visual, motor, parietal, temporal, and frontal regions). Able to develop rigorous data analysis methodologies for multimodal data. Familiar with modern neural recording and neurostimulation methods. Strong speaking, communication, and teamworking skills are also a plus.

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.

Additional Comments:
This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.


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Name Andrea Smith, Human Resources Specialist 2

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 ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials.

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.