Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleResearch Scientist 5 - part time, Nathan Kline Research Institute, P16587
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $26143 to $26143 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Doctorate Degree and three years of professional research experience in the appropriate field; or a Master’s Degree and five years of such experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have a Doctoral Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or a related social science or public health field and a minimum of six years of professional research experience in that field. Other relevant experience would include:
• A minimum of six years’ experience in either qualitative research
methods (i.e., ethnography, in-depth interviewing, focus groups,
and narratives), and/or quantitative research methods.
• Have recently (< 5 years) directed or co-directed the overall
coordination and implementation of mixed methods studies
funded by NIH and other federal government agencies as a PI or
co-PI.
• Have a publication record that has focused primarily on
socioeconomically disadvantaged communities and disparities
research (i.e., 15+ peer-reviewed reports and/or book chapters)
that is related to mental health or behavioral health.
• Primary interest in examining the impact of criminal justice
involvement and other related social, psychosocial, and structural
determinants of mental health associated with mental health or
behavioral health services.
• If past research has not been a primary focus on mental health
or behavioral health, past research approaches must be directly
applicable and translatable to mental health and/or behavioral
health to support the study of co-occurring conditions (e.g.,
mental illness, substance use disorders, other physical and
psychosocial conditions).
• Have a prior track record or have a strong interest in working
within non-clinical, community based settings, and/or clinical
settings targeting the most socially and economically vulnerable
populations across NYS.
Duties Description Under the general direction of the Social Solutions and Services Research Division Head, the incumbent will lead Division projects related to social and structural factors (with a specific focus on the role of being currently or formerly incarcerated) and intersectional approaches to address mental health and/or behavioral health. This person will lead grant writing efforts to secure federal, private, and government funding for robust research and evaluation, manuscript development, and data qualitative data analysis. Specific responsibilities include, but not limited to:
• The development of highly competitive proposals for research
grants and contracts that further the mission of NKI and attend
to the priorities of OMH.
• Lead the data analysis component of studies including topic
guide development, quality control, oversee transcription, coding
scheme development, and conduct final analysis.
• Work with other NKI investigators in the planning, design, and
analysis of studies related to social, psychosocial, and structural
factors.
• Prepare research presentations, manuscripts, reports, and
publication of findings in appropriate scientific venues and
journals.
• Mentor of junior faculty, research fellows, and staff.
Additional Comments BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FEES:
Background Investigation/Justice Center Review: Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
Additional Comments:
OMH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
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:
http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf