Research Scientist 6, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, P27516

Basics Schedule Location Job Specifics Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program. NY HELP NoThe agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency Mental Health, Office ofThe job title for the vacancy. Title Research Scientist 6, Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research, P27516The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category OtherProfessionalCareersThe salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 35The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $161476 to $193823 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-TimeThis indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination.Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. 'Competitive class' indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. 'Non-competitive class' indicates that the applicant's qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. 'Exempt class' indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure.'Labor class' requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. 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No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? NoThe county in which the vacancy is located. County RocklandThe street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) 140 Old Orangeburg RoadThe city where the vacancy is located. City OrangeburgThe state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York).State NYThe zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 10962The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties DescriptionThis Research Scientist 6will at NKI:Provide scientific direction for single-cell and spatial genomics initiatives, contributing to experimental design, assay implementation, and integrated multi-omic data analyses. Develop, optimize, and supervise laboratory workflows for single-cell, single-nucleus, and spatial transcriptomic and epigenomic assays, ensuring high-quality and reproducible data generation.Lead development of computational pipelines for large-scale genomics datasets, including scRNA-seq, snRNA-seq, scEpiegenome profiling, long-read sequencing, and spatial omics platforms. Integrate molecular, clinical, and behavioral data to advance translational psychiatry research and support NKI-NYU collaborative programmes. Guide and mentor multidisciplinary teams, including junior laboratory and computational staff, to ensure coordinated delivery of genomics research objectives. Generate rigorous analysis outputs, pilot datasets, and related materials that support manuscripts, presentations, and competitive grant submissions.The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications PhD and seven years of professional research experience in an appropriate field. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Leadership experience in multi-modal single-cell and spatial genomics programs, with demonstrated integration of transcriptomic, epigenomic, and proteomic datasets. Expertise in generating and analyzing large-scale human, primate and rodent brain single-cell and spatial datasets, with familiarity in tissue workflows relevant to psychiatric and neurodegenerative research.Proven ability to design and oversee computational pipelines for complex multi-omic data, incorporating clinical, behavioral, pharmacogenomic, and molecular phenotypes. Experience in technology development, benchmarking emerging genomics platforms, and deploying high-throughput sequencing and spatial assays. Record of effective leadership in consortium-scale initiatives and coordination of cross-institutional scientific collaborations. Ability to produce high-quality preliminary datasets and analytic frameworks that enhance the competitiveness of major federal grant applications.Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including: NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance Access to tuition assistance programs Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave NYS Retirement programs Background checks will be required. This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.Notes: 1. If you fail to maintain your license and/or registration once you are appointed, action will be taken to remove you from the position. 2. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.3. If appointed you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Human ResourcesThe telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. TelephoneThe fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 845-398-5418 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address [email protected] AddressThe street address of the contact for this vacancy. StreetThe Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research 140 Old Orangeburg RoadThe city for the contact for this vacancy.City OrangeburgThe state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NYThe zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 10962 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Indicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please include your e-mail address on your application/resume. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and fax or email to above contact information. The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) 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. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations and communities. To this end, OMH 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 OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency.OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Apply tot his job