NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities · 3 days ago
Research Scientist 7
Staten Island, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $171K/yr
8+ years expThe New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities (IBR) is seeking a Neuropathologist to join and supervise a team of scientists focused on Alzheimer’s Disease and Autism research. The role involves conducting stereological studies of neurodegeneration, maintaining the Brain and Tissue Bank, and overseeing various laboratory services.
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Responsibilities
Engage in stereological study of neurodegeneration and neuronal loss in the entorhinal cortex and hippocampal formation in the brain
Complete neuropathological staging
Focus on developmental abnormalities in the corpus collosum of brains
Continue to maintain the current NYS IBR Brain and Tissue Bank’s collection of frozen and formal in fixed brain tissue
Oversee its expansion
Utilize Microscopy Services including Confocal, Light Sheet and Electron microscopy
Conduct Mass Spectrometry
Manage Laboratory Animal Resource Center
Provide Editorial/Grant Writing Services and Statistical Analysis
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. and eight years of professional research experience in the field of Neuropathology
A doctoral degree (e.g. MD, PhD, DVM, etc.) in a relevant scientific discipline
Evidence of an ability to obtain independent funding to grow and sustain their research program
Benefits
New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) insurance
Generous sick leave and vacation package
Vesting in the NYS pension fund
Deferred compensation plan
Tuition reimbursement
Dental and optical coverage
Attendance at and participation in professional meetings and conferences is encouraged and financially supported
Publication fees in professional journals are supported through the agency budget
Telecommuting work plan is negotiable
Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan
Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account
Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life insurance and Disability insurance
Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year
Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially
Five (5) days paid personal leave each year
Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA)
Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
Family dental and vision plans at no extra cost
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS)
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees
Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities
Company
NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome, and other neurological impairments.
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