Research Scientist II bei New York State Psychiatry Institute

Job Title: Research Scientist II

Grade: 22

Salary: $79,116 -$82,000

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking to fill the full-time position of Research Scientist II. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Scientist to join our team to support ongoing research and evaluation of programs using the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model.This position requires deep familiarity with the IPS framework and advanced technical skills in both qualitative and quantitative data analysis. The research scientist will contribute to a variety of studies focused on improving the economic and health outcomes of individuals with serious mental illness. The ideal candidate will work closely with research, clinical, and implementation teams to evaluate program outcomes, analyze complex data, and contribute to reports, presentations, and publications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct participant interviews and focus groups across multiple program evaluations
• Perform data analysis using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R, Stata) and qualitative methods (e.g., thematic analysis)
• Design and implement surveys using REDCap Cloud and Qualtrics
• Prepare literature reviews, reports, and manuscripts for publication
• Analyze program outcomes, particularly those related to healthcare and economic well-being
• Collaborate on the design and delivery of training or online educational materials, including healthcare information management content
• Participate in user experience (UX) research and testing for health-related platforms or interventions
• Support survey and interview guide development for ongoing projects

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and (3) years of professional research experience in Public Health, Healthcare Informatics, Social Sciences, or a closely related field; OR a master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for (1) year of experience; OR a Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.

Research Experience:

• Minimum (2) years of professional experience conducting research or evaluation related to Individual Placement and Support (IPS) programs or other supported employment services for individuals with serious mental illness.
• At least (2) years of qualitative research experience, including leading a minimum of (10) semi-structured interviews and developing
• At least (2) interview or survey instruments. Experience using at least (2) quantitative data analysis tools (e.g., REDCap Cloud, Qualtrics, SPSS, SAS, R, RStudio, Stata) in at least two distinct research or evaluation projects.
• Completion of at least (1) systematic literature review and contribution to at least (1) technical report or peer-reviewed publication.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Conducted at least (2) UX research studies, usability tests, or human-centered design projects.
• Possess working knowledge of at least (1) healthcare system, behavioral health program, or economic support program,
• Demonstrated through a minimum of (1) year of professional or research experience.
• Designed and taught at least (1) online course in healthcare information management or a closely related field.
• Applied both descriptive and inferential statistical methods in at least (2) research or evaluation projects.
• Presented research or evaluation findings to stakeholders or multidisciplinary teams on at least (2) occasions.

Work Location:1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032

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. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.