Research Scientist III

Job Title: Research Scientist III Grade: 25 Salary: $92,531 - $105,150 Overview The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene and the New York State Office of Mental Health are seeking a Research Scientist III to join the Office of Mental Health. The position supports the Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCast) program in Buffalo, focused on children and youth in the Black/African American community affected by the May 14, 2022 Tops Supermarket mass shooting. The role reports to an OMH Office of Population Health and Evaluation staff member. Duties and Responsibilities Oversee data collection, perform data management and coding responsibilities related to the Buffalo ReCAST program. Develop metrics, code data, create reports, and provide liaison and training to providers. Define research questions, identify appropriate data sources, devise analytical plans, conduct analyses, and interpret findings. Collaborate with senior managers and researchers on program evaluation and reporting activities. Develop performance metrics and utilization reports to monitor program performance. Define analytical plans for targeted evaluations, conduct statistical analyses, and create Tableau visualizations for internal and external audiences. Present findings to policy makers and write manuscripts for peer‑review literature. Collaborate with other researchers on research designs, methods, analysis, and reports. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and four years of professional research experience in an appropriate field (e.g., Biostatistics, Public Health, Economics, Epidemiology, Social Work, Data Science, or a closely related field). Master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience. Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience. Preferred Qualifications One year of experience with quantitative study design and methods such as statistical analysis or machine learning. Two years of analytic and programming skills, including proficiency with SAS, SQL, Python, or other quantitative statistical software. Two years of experience working with large administrative data systems and relational databases, preferably in a data warehouse environment. One year of expertise in developing and supporting data visualization products such as SAS VIYA or Tableau. Two years of experience solving analytical problems using statistical approaches. Strong relational and multidimensional data modeling skills. Work Location 150 Broadway, Menands, NY 12204 EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity consideration for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr