About the Role
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a part-time Research Scientist V position. This role will join an NIH R01-funded project focused on addiction psychiatry and data science, integrating computational methods, clinical data analysis, and translational research to advance understanding and treatment of substance use disorders (SUDs).
Responsibilities
- Conduct statistical and computational analyses of clinical, epidemiological, or administrative datasets related to substance use disorders.
- Contribute to study design, data management, and interpretation of results.
- Assist with manuscript preparation, grant-related reporting, and dissemination of findings.
- Participate in team meetings and collaborate with investigators, clinicians, and data analysts.
- Support other project needs as required (e.g., literature reviews, preliminary analyses).
Requirements
- Master's degree and six years of professional research experience in an appropriate field or Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience.
- PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in neuroscience, statistics, epidemiology, computer science, bioinformatics, psychology, or a related quantitative field.
- At least (2) years of a strong background in data analysis, statistical modeling (R, Python, or similar), and/or machine learning.
- At least (2) years of experience with clinical or health-related datasets.
- At least (2) years of prior research experience in psychiatry, addiction, or related areas is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
Skills
- Data analysis
- Statistical modeling
- R
- Python
- Machine learning
- Clinical datasets
- Health-related datasets
- Psychiatry research
- Addiction research
- Participant recruitment
- Data entry
- Research records maintenance
- MRI data gathering
Location
- 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032
Work Type
- Part-time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Research Scientist V
- Six years of professional research experience (with Master's)
- Two years of data analysis, statistical modeling, and/or machine learning experience
- Two years of experience with clinical or health-related datasets
- Two years of prior research experience in psychiatry, addiction, or related areas (preferred)
Education Level
- Master's degree
- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
Salary/Compensations
- $64,658.5-$75,378.5
Benefits
- Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
- 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.
- RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations.
- 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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
- Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.
