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Research Scientist 4

Grade 27

New York State has approximately 415 positions* in this title statewide. You may view a breakdown of positions by county. This position exists in various agencies statewide. View links to all New York State agencies including agencies that have this title. For more information, New York State employees can contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322. If you are not a current New York State employee, you can use the Department of Civil Service Web site to explore possible employment opportunities.

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Career Ladder

A listing of titles that are most commonly used as steps for upward mobility for this title series. The salary schedule for this career ladder is also available.

  1. Assnt Research Scientist

    Grade 14

  2. Research Scientist 1

    Grade 18

  3. Research Scientist 2

    Grade 22

  4. Research Scientist 3

    Grade 25

  5. Research Scientist 4

    Grade 27

  6. Research Scientist 5

    Grade 31

  7. Research Scientist 6

    Grade 35

  8. Research Scientist 7

    Grade 38

  9. Research Scientist 8

    Grade 38

Summary of Job Description

The Research Scientist 4 typically serves as a full member of a research team indicating major responsibilities for all phases of the research project.  The incumbent has demonstrated ability to define problems, to perform the necessary research, to develop an appropriate plan of attack, to execute the research plan, to organize and evaluate the results, and to prepare acceptable reports of findings would be responsible for performing independent original research.  Assignments typically require the incumbent to perform or to participate in all phases of the complete research process including problem definition, planning, execution, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of findings.

View the classification standard for this title, on the Classification and Compensation webpage.

The NYS Title and Salary Plan provides additional information regarding other titles. If there is a classification standard available there will be a link under the column labeled STD. NO. If no link is available there is no classification standard available at this time for that title.

Summary of Minimum Qualifications

Please note: qualifications for this position may be subject to change. If substitutions for education and/or experience are allowed, this information would be available on the announcement.

This title is non-competitive.  No examination is necessary.  However, you must still meet the Minimum Qualifications of the position.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s Degree and five years of professional research experience in the appropriate field; OR

Master’s Degree and four years of such experience; OR

Doctorate in the appropriate field and two years of such experience.

How to Apply

An examination is not used to fill this title. You must meet the minimum qualifications of the title in order to be considered for this position. You must apply directly to the agency or agencies that have this title.

Career Mobility

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through other examinations, additional education and/or work experience. For additional information or clarification, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office. Visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists. If you are not a current New York State employee, see Employment Opportunities with New York State and find out how to become a New York State employee.

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