Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 5 (Biostatistics) - 13328

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade31

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

Salary RangeFrom $131256 to $159784 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address Division of Vaccine Excellence/Bureau of Vaccine Confidence

TBD

City TBD

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Research Scientist 5, Grade 31 (RS 5) will work under broad supervision of the Division of Vaccine Excellence while reporting directly to the division’s Bureau of Vaccine Confidence Director (Public Health Physician 2). The RS 5 will direct lower-level Research Scientists throughout the Division and other staff engaged in research projects. The primary responsibility of this role is to formulate and carry out complete research plans related to community and provider confidence in vaccines, level of confidence in vaccine providers, and level of confidence in medical and public health organization policies (e.g., vaccine approval process, recommendations for who should and should not receive a vaccine, and when vaccines should be administered). These high impact research areas will inform evidence-based programming and policymaking across not only the division, but the entire Department of Health.

The incumbent will apply statistical methods to systematically explore immunization facilitators and challenges, particularly among communities of focus. Projects will require unconventional or novel research approaches to respond to the current and exceptionally challenging immunization landscape. Projects will also result in a series of publishable contributions that answer important behavioral science questions, account for previously unexplained phenomena, and open significant innovative pathways for further study.

Minimum Qualifications G31 - master's degree in mathematics, statistics, engineering, biostatistics, public health, epidemiology, or a related field and six years of professional post-degree research experience* in the appropriate field.

*Substitution: a doctorate in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate leadership experience in the following fields: 5 or more years with statistical software such as SAS or SPSS, 3 or more years with cross-sector immunization programming, 5 or more years translating data into public health action, completion of complex and peer reviewed research studies, and building trust in scientific-based health benefits like immunization.

Additional Comments This position will be filled in the Metropolitan Area Regional Office located in New Rochelle or Central Islip,

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

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For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference NMH/RS5/13328 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/RS5/13328, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until February 10, 2026.