Assistant Research Scientist/Research Scientist 1/Research Scientist 2 (Epidemiology) - 4611

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Assistant Research Scientist, Grade 14: a bachelor’s degree in biology, public health, epidemiology, infection control, statistics/biostatistics, biomedical science, environmental health, environmental science, or a related degree* AND at least one year of post degree professional research experience in the appropriate field. Thirty graduate hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the required experience.Research Scientist 1, Grade 18: a bachelor’s degree in biology, public health, epidemiology, infection control, statistics/biostatistics, biomedical science, environmental health, environmental science, or a related degree*, AND at least two years of relevant post-degree professional research experience in an appropriate field; OR a Master’s degree in one of the above fields, AND at least one year of post-degree professional research experience.Research Scientist 2, Grade 22: a bachelor’s degree in biology, public health, epidemiology, infection control, statistics/biostatistics, biomedical science, environmental health, environmental science, or a related degree*, AND at least three years of relevant post-degree professional research experience in an appropriate field; OR a Master’s degree in one of the above fields, AND at least 2 years of post-degree professional research experience; OR a doctoral degree in one of the above fields.*Related Degrees may include: Medical Anthropology, Psychology, Nutrition, Nursing, Pharmacology, Mathematics, Education, Medical Geography, Sociology, Economics, or other relevant Social Science, or Natural Sciences. Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will possess a master's degree in biology, public health, epidemiology, infection control, statistics/biostatistics, biomedical science, environmental health, environmental science, or a closely related health science degree. They will have experience in scientific research, public health surveillance or evaluation. The preferred candidate will have intermediate or advanced proficiency in SAS, BASE, SQL, R, Tableau, or Geographical Information System (GIS) software. They will also have extensive experience in the collection, management, linkage, and analysis of injury and occupational data; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong attention to detail; and experience working with databases and large datasets.

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Research Scientist (RS) will participate in all phases of injury and occupational epidemiological research and surveillance. The incumbent will work both independently and under the technical direction of higher-level research scientists to better assist in research studies that contribute directly towards problem definition, study design, execution, analyses, and interpretation and presentation of results.They will assist with the identification of risk factors and outcomes; monitor and evaluate the effects of risk exposure at home, at work, and within the community; evaluate exposure investigation and surveillance to better identify and reduce health risks.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments One full-time, contingent-permanent, non-competitive appointment opportunity. Appointment level maybe made at the Assistant Research, Research Scientist 1, or Research Scientist 2 level based on the qualifications of the selected candidate. Candidates, when applying, please indicate how you possess a full-scope of professional research experience that includes problem definition, planning research approaches, conducting studies, collecting and processing data, and interpreting and reporting findings.This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: • Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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