Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleResearch Scientist 4, Nathan S. Kline Research Institute, P27332

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $106898 to $131665 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Rockland

Street Address Nathan S. Kline Research Institute – Division of Laboratory Animal Resources

140 Old Orangeburg Road

City Orangeburg

StateNY

Zip Code10962

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) is a dedicated research facility of the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) located on the grounds of Rockland Psychiatric Center in Orangeburg, NY. NKI is affiliated with the New York University Langone Medical Center (NYULMC), located in midtown Manhattan.

9.4 Tesla MR Simulations Expert (MR Safety Simulation Specialist)
For the development of the NKI 9.4T human neuroimager, we are seeking a highly skilled MR Simulations Expert to develop, validate, and support advanced Magnetic Resonance (MR) simulation environments focused on MR ultra-high-field (UHF) safety, RF field propagation and losses, patient risk modeling, and operational training systems. The ideal candidate combines expertise in computational modeling, safety engineering, and simulation platform development to support clinical, research, and training initiatives.
This role will contribute to the design of realistic MRI safety simulations, digital twins, RF exposure models, and workflow training systems for clinical and research environments operating at conventional and ultra-high magnetic field strengths.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Non-Competitive: bachelor’s degree and five years of professional research experience in an appropriate field.

Substitutions: master’s degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, and Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.

Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:
• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

Preferred Qualifications:
• PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or Related discipline
• Proven 2 years experience in at least 2 out of the 4 fields:
o MRI Radio Frequency systems
o Electromagnetics
o SAR/Thermal modeling
o MRI safety protocols
• Experience with simulation and modeling in at least one of these tools:
o COMSOL Multiphysics
o Sim4Life
o CST Studio Suite
• Experience in programming in:
o MATLAB
o Python
• 2 years post-doctoral or industry experience in development of MR systems.
• Proven academic record and scientific publishing in:
o MRI Radio Frequency systems
o Electromagnetics
o SAR modeling
o MRI safety protocols
• Experience working with Ultra High Field MR systems

Additional Comments:
This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.

NOTE:
1. In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.

2. If appointed you may be required to become an enrolled Medicare provider; obtain and provide to your employer a National Provider Identifier (NPI) number issued by the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES); and otherwise actively participate to the degree necessary to allow for your services to be billed through Medicare and Medicaid. If you are appointed and you lose the ability to bill through Medicare and Medicaid, you may be terminated from your employment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 845-398-5837

Email Address employment@nki.rfmh.org

Address

Street Nathan Kline Research Institute

140 Old Orangeburg Road

City Orangeburg

State NY

Zip Code 10962

 

Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please include your e-mail address on your application/resume. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials to:

Andrea Smith, Human Resources Specialist 2
Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research
140 Old Orangeburg Road
Orangeburg, NY 10962
Fax to 845-398-5418
Email to employment@nki.rfmh.org

https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health 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. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH 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 OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.