Research Scientist 4 - Nathan S. Kline Research Institute, Clinical Research Division, P25819

• The development of grants and contracts that further the mission of the NKI and OMH.

• Experiment design.

• Administering neuromodulation modalities and measuring clinical and biological outcomes

• Clinical sleep research evaluations.

• Clinical and neuroimaging data acquisition.

• Data analysis.

• Manuscript preparation.

• Conference presentation.

• Mentoring and teaching junior faculty and staff.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum: Bachelor’s degree and five years of professional research experience in an appropriate field or master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, or Ph. D in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.


Preferred: Doctorate in Neuroscience, Psychology, or related fields and at least two years of relevant post-graduate research experience.

The ideal candidate will have an extensive knowledge of neuroimaging techniques (such as structural and functional MRI or magnetic resonance spectroscopy) and would have shown the ability to collect and analyze neuroimaging data with relevant software packages. The candidate will also have specific training and previous work related to neuromodulation (such as TMS, tDCS, photobiomodulation). Moreover, the candidate will also have training and expertise in sleep medicine evaluations for clinical trials.

Additionally, the ideal candidate should have the following:

• A record of previous research funding from the federal government (e.g., the National Institute of Health, the Veteran Administration, and/or the Department of Defense) or from private foundations.

• Significant publications in top scientific journals in the areas of neuroimaging (such as task and resting state functional MRI), neuromodulation (such as TMS, tDCS, photobiomodulation), and sleep research, with demonstrated experience in clinically focused research areas.

• Expertise in clinical and sleep research evaluations for clinical trials

• Expertise in testing novel pharmacotherapies or neuromodulation devices in severe mood and cognitive disorders.

• Expertise in using functional MRI analysis packages (e.g., AFNI, FSL, SPM).

• Prior experience with statistical analysis, with specific training and applications to neuroimaging data analysis.

Other relevant experience would include:

• Specific training in the area of sleep medicine (interpreting polysomnograms and sleep laboratory evaluations) in the context of clinical subjects or research participants.

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 $3,400.


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How to Apply

Name Human Resources

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 Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please include your e-mail address on your application/resume. 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.