NY HELP No Agency Mental Health, Office of Title Research Scientist 4 – Nathan S. Kline Research Instiitute, Center for Dementia Research, P25307 Occupational Category Other Professional Careers Salary Grade 27 Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range From $103784 to $103784 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 6 AM To 6 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Rockland Street Address Nathan S. Kline Research Institute– Center for Damentia Research 140 Old Orangeburg Road City Orangeburg State NY Zip Code 10962 Duties Description • Isolation and characterization of mitovesicles from brain tissue, and their analysis nanotrack analysis, Western blotting, fluorescent activated sorting, immunolabeling for confocal microscopy, and electron microscopy.• Coordination with collaborators for proteomic studies of extracellular vesicles as well as the impact of mitovesicles on LTP.• For cell culture, the individual will prepare and analyze primary neuronal and astrocytic cultures.• The individual will work closely with other members of the laboratory, performing experiments, analyzing data, and writing manuscripts. Minimum Qualifications Minimum: 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: NKI Center for Dementia Research (CDR)• Ability to conduct multichannel EEG in rodents in animal models of epilepsy and Alzheimer’s disease• Ability to use software such as Matlab, Office, Excel, Powerpoint, Statistical programs and Reference libraries• Ability to maintain EEG equipment• Be experienced in writing manuscripts for publication, and prepare presentations as well as NIH grants 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 programsBackground checks will be required.Additional Comments: . This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400.#LI-DNI Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Telephone Fax 845-398-5418 Email Address employment@nki.rfmh.org Address Street Nathan Kline Research Institute 140 Old Orangeburg Road City Orangeburg State NY Zip Code 10962 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 submit it with your other application materials:https://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 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.