Research Scientist IV - New York State Psychiatry Institute : Job Details

Job Title: Research Scientist IV Grade: 27 Salary: $50,904.50 - $ 60,472 The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking qualified candidate to fill a part-time (50% of full time effort) Research Scientist IV position in the Division of Molecular Therapeutics. The RS IV will contribute to cutting-edge research in Neuroscience. This position involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of faculty, researchers, and graduate students, with a focus on rodent electrophysiology. The RS IV will be responsible for leading and contributing to innovative research projects with the opportunity for professional growth. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and collaborate on research projects in Neuroscience.
• Design, conduct, and analyze experimental studies, with a focus on rodent electrophysiology.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.
• Supervise and mentor junior researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students.
• Foster collaboration by working closely with other departments and research centers.
• Manage laboratory operations, including maintaining protocols, ensuring data integrity, and overseeing compliance with institutional policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and five years of professional research experience in an appropriate field or master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, or Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in rodent electrophysiology.
• Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Proven ability to lead research teams and mentor junior researchers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Work Location: 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032 To Apply: Submit an application through our website at . Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered. The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a 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. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.