Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

NY HELP No

Agency Mental Health, Office of

Title Research Scientist 4 – Nathan S. Kline Research Institute, Part-Time, Clinical Research Division, P25515

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 27

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

Salary Range From $103784 to $103784 Annually

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 75%

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 30

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

State NY

Zip Code 10962

Duties Description - Conduct independent neuroimaging research projects aimed to advance the understanding of neural mechanisms of psychiatric illnesses and contribute to the development of novel treatments. This includes generating research questions, developing study designs and analytic plans, and securing institutional approval (and funding as needed), collecting the data required to test hypotheses- Compete for federal research funding in the broad field of cognitive and psychiatric neuroscience- Apply cutting-edge Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) techniques, including task and resting-state functional MRI (fMRI), and conduct analyses using a myriad of techniques, such as psychophysiological interaction and connectome analyses, on behavioral and neuroimaging data to identify neurobiological markers related to symptomatology and clinical heterogeneity in OCD and depression, with a focus on sensory symptoms associated with these disorders- Apply specialized cross-correlational analyses comparing neuroimaging and behavioral data between individuals with OCD and their unaffected biological siblings in order to identify endophenotypes of OCD and markers related to both risk and resilience- Employ non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, such as transcranial magnetic stimulation with advanced modeling of electric fields, to investigate the effects of modulating activity in neurobiological markers on clinical phenomenology- Supervise junior research staff (e.g. research coordinators and postdoctoral fellows) to ensure successful completion of delegated tasks - Collaborate with cross-disciplinary researchers, community partners, and other stakeholders- Prepare project reports, summaries, presentations, and manuscripts for publication

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:• Substantial experience conducting fMRI data acquisition and analysis in individuals with psychiatric disorders• Established track record of first author publications in neuroimaging and obsessive-compulsive disorder• Experience applying non-invasive neuromodulation techniques to individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder• Experience with publishing, presenting, and analyzing neuroimaging data including task-based fMRI and functional connectivity• Experience with Matlab, SPM, FSL, Conn, SimNibs, Localite Neuronavigation System, MagVenture TMS Suite, EPrime• Experience with running subjects through TMS and MRI protocols

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 programsBackground checks will be required.Additional Comments: . This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400.#LI-DNI

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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.