Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleResearch Scientist 4 - MRI, Nathan S. Kline Research Institute, P27763
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually
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.
The Center for Biomedical Imaging and Neuromodulation (C-BIN) at the Nathan Kline Institute is seeking an MRI Technologist to join a collaborative, research-driven team. This individual will play a central role in supporting high-quality neuroimaging on our research MRI platform, contributing to scientific discovery, operational excellence, participant care, and the advancement of imaging capabilities across the Institute.
About the Position: The MRI Technologist is responsible for conducting MRI scans for research studies, ensuring participant safety and comfort, and supporting the implementation, optimization, and execution of advanced neuroimaging protocols. Working closely with C-BIN investigators, this position helps maintain high operational standards, assists with study preparation and protocol execution, and contributes to workflow improvements and the integration of new imaging technologies.
The role involves hands-on operation of the MRI system, preparation of participants for scanning, equipment setup and verification, safety screening, QA/QC procedures, and support for methodological research activities. The technologist will engage with multidisciplinary teams (faculty, research scientists, students, and clinical collaborators) to enable high-quality data acquisition and advance the Center's research mission.
DUTIES: MRI Scanning and Study Support
? Operate the research MRI system to conduct high-quality brain imaging for research participants (volunteers and patients).
? Ensure participant safety, comfort, and proper positioning throughout imaging sessions.
? Prepare, set up, and verify all required equipment and study materials before each scan.
? Follow established research protocols and assist research teams with protocol implementation.
Protocol Implementation and Collaboration
? Collaborate with C-BIN researchers to optimize imaging sequences and study-specific protocols.
? Provide technical input on imaging parameters, study logistics, and best practices for high-quality data acquisition.
? Assist with troubleshooting imaging challenges and communicating technical considerations to research teams.
Equipment Operation and Technology Support
? Support routine maintenance, calibration, and performance checks of MRI hardware (scanner, coils, phantoms, auxiliary systems).
? Assist in integrating new technologies or workflow enhancements (new coils, software updates, QA tools).
MRI Safety Training
? Train students and research staff on MRI safety screening, supervised scanner operation, and Center MR safety procedures.
Quality Assurance / Quality Control
? Perform regular QA/QC scans (phantoms and sample data) to verify system performance and data integrity.
? Document and report scanner performance issues and support corrective action procedures.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Non-Competitive: bachelor’s degree and five years of professional research experience in an appropriate field.
Substitutions: master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
? Doctoral degree in an appropriate field (e.g., biomedical engineering, medical physics, neuroscience, or related), or equivalent combination of advanced training and substantial research experience.
? Demonstrated ability to independently develop, modify, and test MR pulse sequences on a research MRI platform, with authoritative knowledge of MRI physics.
? Track record of independent contribution to imaging methods development, evidenced by publications, protocols, or comparable research products.
? Demonstrated ability to lead technical work within a multidisciplinary research team and to mentor or direct junior staff.
? Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
? Advanced MRI certification beyond minimum requirements (e.g., ARRT (MR), MRSO).
? Experience developing and optimizing advanced acquisition techniques (fMRI, MR spectroscopy, calibrated/quantitative imaging, multimodal protocols).
? Experience implementing QA/QC frameworks and integrating new hardware or sequence technology on a research scanner.
Familiarity with PACS systems and research data pipeline
Additional Comments:
This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.
NOTE:
1. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
2. If appointed you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address employment@nki.rfmh.org
Address
Street Nathan Kline Research Institute
140 Old Orangeburg Road
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 to:
Andrea Smith, Human Resources Specialist 2
Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
140 Old Orangeburg Road
Orangeburg, NY 10962
Fax to 845-398-5418
Email to employment@nki.rfmh.org
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.