New York State Department of Health · 6 hours ago
Research Scientist 5 (Biostatistics) - 13328
Queens County, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$131K/yr - $160K/yr
3+ years expThe New York State Department of Health is dedicated to improving public health and safety. The Research Scientist 5 will lead research projects focused on community and provider confidence in vaccines, applying statistical methods to explore immunization challenges and inform evidence-based programming and policymaking.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Formulate and carry out complete research plans related to community and provider confidence in vaccines, level of confidence in vaccine providers, and level of confidence in medical and public health organization policies
Direct lower-level Research Scientists throughout the Division and other staff engaged in research projects
Apply statistical methods to systematically explore immunization facilitators and challenges, particularly among communities of focus
Utilize unconventional or novel research approaches to respond to the current and exceptionally challenging immunization landscape
Produce a series of publishable contributions that answer important behavioral science questions, account for previously unexplained phenomena, and open significant innovative pathways for further study
Qualification
Required
Doctorate in the natural sciences and three years of professional post-degree research experience in the appropriate field
master's degree and five years of such experience
Preferred
5 or more years with statistical software such as SAS or SPSS
3 or more years with cross-sector immunization programming
5 or more years translating data into public health action
completion of complex and peer reviewed research studies
building trust in scientific-based health benefits like immunization
Benefits
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
Shift & Geographic pay differentials
Affordable Health Care options
Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
NYS Deferred Compensation plan
Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
And many more...
Company
New York State Department of Health
To protect, improve and promote the health, productivity and well-being of all New Yorkers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amy Gildemeister
Associate Director of Nutrition Policy and Partnership
Lindsay Redmond
Administrative Assistant to Medicaid CFO
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