RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR MENTAL HYGIENE, Inc.

New York State Psychiatric Institute Division
1051 Riverside Drive - Unit 33, New York, NY 10032
(212) 543-1414 (212) 543-6070

October 15, 2008
REVISED JOB POSTING

POSITION: Research Scientist Level III-NL Grade 25
Salary: $70,925.00 - $84,173.00 + $3,026.00 Location Pay

DEPARTMENT: CLINICAL PHENOMENOLOGY

DUTIES: ANTICIPATED POSITION This position involves investigation of major epidemiologic and genetic epidemiologic questions related to alcohol, drug and psychiatric disorders. Potential activities will include working with datasets including (1) a large, national survey dataset with rich detail on Axis I and II DSM-IV disorders that includes a 3-year follow-up, (2) a 10-year prospective study of heavier-than-average drinkers, and (3) genetic association data with family-based and unrelated subjects. The incumbent will be involved with analyzing and writing up results for publication. The incumbent will work closely with the Principal Investigator on these projects. The position offers considerable opportunity for professional development and advancement for a talented and motivated individual.

EDUCATION: Doctorate and two years of professional research experience in the appropriate field or a master's degree and four years of such experience. Appropriate fields include Epidemiology, Psychology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Sociology, Social Work, Economics, or a related field.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD, track record of publication, and experience with comparable complex datasets.

CONTACT: Phone: 212-543-5381
Fax: 212-543-6070
Email: dsh2@columbia.edu

Interested persons should respond, in writing, to the Research Foundation Personnel office, NYS Psychiatric Institute, 1051 Riverside Drive - Unit 33, New York, NY 10032. Telephone (212) 543-1414. The Research Foundation, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, 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.

Posting ref.#: RF20080145/1019

POSITION:	Research Scientist Level III-NL Grade 25
	Salary: $70,925.00 - $84,173.00 + $3,026.00 Location Pay

DEPARTMENT:	CLINICAL PHENOMENOLOGY

DUTIES:	ANTICIPATED POSITION This position involves investigation of major epidemiologic and genetic epidemiologic questions related to alcohol, drug and psychiatric disorders. Potential activities will include working with datasets including (1) a large, national survey dataset with rich detail on Axis I and II DSM-IV disorders that includes a 3-year follow-up, (2) a 10-year prospective study of heavier-than-average drinkers, and (3) genetic association data with family-based and unrelated subjects. The incumbent will be involved with analyzing and writing up results for publication. The incumbent will work closely with the Principal Investigator on these projects. The position offers considerable opportunity for professional development and advancement for a talented and motivated individual.

EDUCATION:	Doctorate and two years of professional research experience in the appropriate field or a master's degree and four years of such experience. Appropriate fields include Epidemiology, Psychology, Biostatistics, Public Health, Sociology, Social Work, Economics, or a related field.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:	Preference will be given to candidates with a PhD, track record of publication, and experience with comparable complex datasets.

CONTACT:	Phone: 212-543-5381 Fax: 212-543-6070 Email: dsh2@columbia.edu

Interested persons should respond, in writing, to the Research Foundation Personnel office, NYS Psychiatric Institute, 1051 Riverside Drive - Unit 33, New York, NY 10032. Telephone (212) 543-1414. The Research Foundation, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, 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.

Posting ref.#: RF20080145/1019