Research Scientist V - Emotional Brain Institute

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Research Scientist 5 position at the Nathan Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) in Orangeburg, New York. We are looking for a highly motivated and independent researcher to investigate the role of the endocannabinoid system in inflammation using mouse model. This position involves the analysis of endocannabinoids, and the evaluation of cannabinoid receptor function and inflammation through biochemical and pharmacological approaches. This is a part-time position requiring effort dedicated to laboratory-based research activities.

JOB DUTIES:

Tasks and responsibilities include:

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Background Investigation/Justice Center Review Requirements:

Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment. 2) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

• 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.

Applications will only be accepted through website at: http://corporate.rfmh.org - Click on Employment Opportunities. Applications will be accepted only during the posting dates as listed at the top of the job announcement.

Questions regarding this position please email: hrprocessing@nki.rfmh.org

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