Research Scientist III

Rfmh; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 88,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization is looking for a Research Scientist III to manage and evaluate projects related to opioid settlement funding. The role requires a strong background in social science research, experience with data analysis tools, and excellent communication skills. Candidates with advanced degrees and relevant experience will be preferred.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 4 years of research experience with a Bachelor's or 3 years with a Master's.
• 2 years of experience using SAS and/or SQL.
• Strong skills in statistical analysis and data management.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate projects funded by the Opioid Settlement Fund.
• Design and implement evaluation plans.
• Write clear data summaries and reports.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Data Visualization

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant social science

Master's degree in a relevant social science

Ph.D. in a relevant social science

Tools

SAS

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Tableau

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Research Scientist III

Salary Grade 25: $88,938 - $101,067 (Albany NY)

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Research Scientist III in the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), Division of Grants Management and Special Projects. OASAS is the agency responsible for tracking and reporting of the effectiveness of the Opioid Settlement Funding on funded initiatives in New York State. Initiatives will vary in size and scope, and address unmet needs along the continuum of prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. Initiatives may include new service implementation or build on pilot or pre-existing projects.

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Research Scientist III

Salary Grade 25: $88,938 - $101,067 (Albany NY)

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the full-time position of Research Scientist III in the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), Division of Grants Management and Special Projects. OASAS is the agency responsible for tracking and reporting of the effectiveness of the Opioid Settlement Funding on funded initiatives in New York State. Initiatives will vary in size and scope, and address unmet needs along the continuum of prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. Initiatives may include new service implementation or build on pilot or pre-existing projects.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Support the evaluation of multiple, concurrent projects funded by the Opioid Settlement Fund.
• Design and implement evaluation plans that address project objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Liaise between the data team and the project management team to field and address data quality concerns.
• Design, collect, analyze, and interpret project data using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Write clear and concise data summaries for a range of audiences.
• Develop reports for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Prepare reports and presentations for national and local conferences and meetings, and also manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant social science and four (4) years' research, evaluation, or data management experience; OR
• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant social science and a minimum of three (3) years of research, evaluation, or data management experience; OR
• A Ph.D. from an accredited college or university in a relevant social science and a minimum of two (2) years of research, evaluation, or data management experience.
• 2 years of experience using SAS and/or SQL
• 2 years of experience organizing, managing, and analyzing quantitative data using descriptive statistics.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills in complex programs evidenced by positions held working on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Expertise in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point is required.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau is desired.
• Skilled in presenting data visuals to wide audiences, especially those without a data background.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and critique empirical findings.
  
  

Location: 1450 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203

To Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

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. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that 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. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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

Salary: $88938 - $101067 per year

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