Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleResearch Scientist 5, Neuroscience/Neuropharmacology, New York State Psychiatric Institute-Department of Psychiatry/Division of Systems Neuroscience, P20151
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $55485 to $55485 Annually
Street Address New York State Psychiatric Institute-Department of Psychiatry/Division of Systems Neuroscience
1051 Riverside Drive
Minimum Qualifications A doctorate and three years of professional research experience in neuroscience and psychiatric research; or a master’s degree and five years of such experience.
Preferred qualifications: Ph.D. in Neuroscience with at least six years of postdoctoral experience in neuroscience and psychiatric research. Experience mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. Research experience in the field of psychological stress as it relates to brain function and mental health.
Duties Description The candidate is expected to combine advanced basic neuroscience research techniques with clinical research in human samples, to realize a truly translational research program that has potential to advance our understanding of the neurobiological foundations for psychiatric disorders, and to identify novel treatment strategies for the benefit of psychiatric patients. The candidate is further expected to mentor graduate-, undergraduate-, and postdoctoral researchers in the laboratory.
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.
Additional Comments:
Pass Days are Saturday and Sunday.
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 and submit it with your other application materials.
http://www.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 particular 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. The New York State Office of Mental Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer