Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleResearch Scientist 5, Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute, P17704
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $108794 to $108794 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 Doctorate Degree in neuroscience or related biological field and at least 3 years of post-degree experience in molecular or developmental neuroscience. The ideal candidate will also have post-doctoral research training in molecular, behavioral, or circuit-based techniques used to dissect the underpinnings of neurological, cognitive, or behavioral dysfunction using rodent models; a history of relevant peer-reviewed publications, including first-author publications; strong writing and communication skills; and, leadership skills in the laboratory setting, including track record of supervising or mentoring research assistants, undergraduate students, graduate students, or postdoctoral research fellows.
Duties Description Research in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry focuses on understanding the patterns and root causes of childhood mental illnesses, developing and testing new treatments, and translating and disseminating those treatments into community-based clinical settings. With the recognition that an improved understanding of neurobiology is necessary to delivery new treatment approaches, the Division has a commitment to using rodent models to understand the molecular, developmental, and circuitry consequences of risk factors for child and adolescent mental illness. This Research Scientist 5 will be serving the mission of the Division to discover the core pathophysiology and potential treatments for child and adolescent mental illness. The candidate will collaborate closely with the Director of the Division and focus on the molecular and circuitry mechanisms of social dysfunction and repetitive behavior, common areas of psychiatric impairment that are seen in disorders such as autism spectrum disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder, but are also common in schizophrenia and other forms of mental illness. The candidate will work with genetic mouse models to illuminate the impact of variation in the serotonin and glutamate transporter genes, as well as, high-confidence risk genes for mental disorders.
Additional Comments Background Investigation Requirements: 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.
This position is eligible for the Downstate Adjustment of $3,026.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address hrnyspi@nyspi.columbia.edu
Address
Street New York State Psychiatric Institute
1051 Riverside Drive
Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application, the NYS-App Along with your resume and submit it via Mail, email or fax.
http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
http://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf