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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/11/23

Applications Due06/09/23

Vacancy ID130760

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleResearch Scientist 4 - 12458

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade27

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

Salary RangeFrom $97826 to $120492 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

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? No

County Albany

Street Address Wadsworth Center/Division of Infectious Diseases

120 New Scotland Ave

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12208

Minimum Qualifications G27 - Bachelor's degree in a Natural Science and five years of professional post-degree research experience in the appropriate field; or a Master's Degree and four years of such experience; or a doctorate in the appropriate field and two years of such experience.

Preferred Qualifications: A doctorate and relevant postdoctoral research experience is preferred.

Duties Description "The Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, is seeking an outstanding scientist at the Assistant Professor level to establish a competitive, extramurally funded research program in the areas of immunology and infectious diseases. Of particular interest are investigators in tick-borne disease research who will contribute to the Wadsworth Center’s efforts to develop improved diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccines against Lyme disease, Powassan virus, and other infectious agents.

The Wadsworth Center is the most comprehensive state public health laboratory in the country. Located in Albany, the Center provides a dynamic research atmosphere focused on infectious, genetic, and environmental diseases and their impact on human health. The incumbent will join a vibrant group of research scientists, clinical investigators, and epidemiologists that participate in the Center’s Zoonotic and Vector-borne Diseases research focus area. Established research programs include immune evasion and pathogenesis of Lyme disease causing spirochetes, host and vector factors that determine competence of arboviruses, antibody-mediated protection against infectious agents, and population genetics of Anopheles. Complementary Wadsworth Center research activities can be found at www.wadsworth.org."

Additional Comments “Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, research plan, and the names/contact information of at least three references, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference NMH/RS4/12458 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/RS4/12458, 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 the position is filled.”





Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development


Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost

Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.


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

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management; NMH/RS4/12458

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza,

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on Applying “Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, research plan, and the names/contact information of at least three references, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference NMH/RS4/12458 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/RS4/12458, 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 the position is filled.”


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