Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. · 7 hours ago
Research Scientist III
Albany,NY,US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $101K/yr
2+ years expThe Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Research Scientist III in collaboration with New York University. The role focuses on research related to substance use treatment outcomes among transition-age adults with opioid use disorder, involving data analysis and database management.
CharityHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work as part of a project team consisting of a Principal Investigator, NYU, and subject matter experts within the OASAS Division of PRIME
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
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university in a relevant social science AND four years research, evaluation, or data management experience
A Master's degree or J.D. is required from an accredited college or university in relevant social science AND a minimum of three years of research, evaluation, or data management experience
A Ph.D. is required from an accredited college or university in a relevant social science AND a minimum of two years of research, evaluation, or data management experience
Preferred
Experience in the use of R, SAS and/or SQL evidenced by having had at least 2 years of full-time work
Expert in organizing, managing, and analyzing quantitative data using descriptive statistics evidenced by having had at least 2 years of full-time work
An advanced degree in public health, biostatistics, public administration, public policy, management, political science, government, law, or a closely related field
Expert with technical data management and analysis using public health and administrative health service data
Strong research skills and ability to proactively gather and analyze information from disparate sources
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Able to summarize complex concepts quickly, clearly, and concisely for audiences at all levels
Experience with scientific writing and publication in peer-reviewed journals desirable
Familiarity with youth or young adult populations in a public health context and/or working in a state or local government environment desirable
Benefits
Excellent Benefits Package
Company
Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc (RFMH) is a private, not-for-profit membership corporation organized in 1952, for the purpose of assisting and enhancing the research and training objectives of the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene and its component agencies; the Office of Mental Health (OMH), the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS).
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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