Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleResearch Scientist 4 – Nathan S. Kline Research Instiitute, Center for Dementia Research, P25102

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $103784 to $127830 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 S. Kline Research Institute– Center for Damentia Research

140 Old Orangeburg Road

City Orangeburg

StateNY

Zip Code10962

Job Specifics

Duties Description • Isolation and characterization of mitovesicles from brain tissue, and their analysis nanotrack analysis, Western blotting, fluorescent activated sorting, immunolabeling for confocal microscopy, and electron microscopy.
• Coordination with collaborators for proteomic studies of extracellular vesicles as well as the impact of mitovesicles on LTP.
• For cell culture, the individual will prepare and analyze primary neuronal and astrocytic cultures.
• The individual will work closely with other members of the laboratory, performing experiments, analyzing data, and writing manuscripts.

Minimum Qualifications 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:
• Applicants have a Ph.D. degree.
• Applicant has experience in grant writing.
• Applicants have at least 7 years of postdoctoral research in cell and molecular biology.
• A strong research and record of written productivity as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications in international journals and potentially fellowship applications.
• The candidate possesses the ability to work efficiently, great problem-solving ability, excellent organizational skills, excellent interpersonal skills, be fluent in English, and should have good writing skills.
• Proficiency in molecular, biochemical, cell culture methods and animal handling.
• Proficiency in extracellular vesicles isolation.
• Proficiency in mitochondria research.
• Experienced in isolation and characterization of mitovesicles from brain tissue, and their analysis nanotrack analysis, Western blotting, fluorescent activated sorting, immunolabeling for confocal microscopy, and electron microscopy.
• Experience with collaborators for proteomic studies of extracellular vesicles as well as the impact of mitovesicles on LTP.
• Experience in cell culture. The individual should have experience in preparing and analyzing primary neuronal and astrocytic cultures.

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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Contact Information

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 ApplyingIndicate 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.