April 10, 2023

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Research Scientist III

Salary Grade 25: $86,348 - $109,898

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Research Scientist III in the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). OASAS is collaborating with New York University on research related to addictions treatment organizational response to COVID-19 and the impact on disparities in quality of care. The Research Scientist will work closely with New York University's team on data analysis and database management.

This position requires skill in presenting data visuals to wide audiences, especially those without a data background. The Research Scientist III must possess the ability to calculate, interpret and communicate statistics from data systems and provide findings in a variety of formats to both technical and general audiences. The ability to organize, manage, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data using descriptive and advanced statistics, and the ability to understand, interpret, and critique empirical findings is an asset. A successful candidate will have experience collaborating with professional and support staff; strong organizational, writing, and oral communication skills; the ability to work cooperatively with diverse stakeholders; and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in SAS, SPSS, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint is required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work as part of a project team consisting of a Principal Investigator, New York University, and subject matter experts within the OASAS Division of Addiction Treatment and Recovery (ATAR).
• Responsible for extracting and creating analytical data sets from New York Medicaid and OASAS administrative databases.
• Responsible for tasks required by the research study including database management, programming, statistical analysis, and creating performance feedback systems.
• Assist in the regular convening of a Stakeholder Oversight Committee-comprised of representative members from health insurers, treatment providers, and affected individual and families-to provide guidance and support to the study.
• Responsible for coordination of transfers of data to the investigative team at NYU.
• Present project information and finding to internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree is required with a minimum of four years of research or evaluation experience; preference is given to public health, public administration, sociology, psychology, or related field.
• A Master's degree can be substituted for one year of professional experience.
• D. may be substituted for two years of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience conducting program evaluations from start to finish is required, including samples of final products/reports.
• Motivation to learn more advanced data skills independently and as needed for data projects.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau is desired.
• Experience working in culturally diverse communities is an asset.

Location: 1450 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter no later than May 8, 2023, on our website at: https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/ . Only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

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. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.