Research Scientist 7 - Grade 38

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Positions

This title exists within Various New York State Agencies and has approximately 36 positions statewide.


*The number of positions is approximate and represents the number of positions established (both filled and vacant); it is not an indication or reference to position type or duration, or intent to be filled.

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Salary Information for Assnt Research Scientist
Title Grade Hiring Rate/yr Job Rate/yr
Assnt Research Scientist 14 $52,198 $66,634
Research Scientist 1 18 $65,001 $82,656
Research Scientist 2 22 $79,928 $101,197
Research Scientist 3 25 $93,530 $117,875
Research Scientist 4 27 $103,784 $127,830
Research Scientist 5 31 $127,433 $155,130
Research Scientist 6 35 $156,773 $188,178
Research Scientist 7 38 $161,676 $0
Research Scientist 8 38 $161,676 $0

All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.

This title may exist in more than one negotiating unit. This salary schedule represents the most typical salary for this title. Click here to view additional salary information regarding the various bargaining units.

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Job Duties

The Research Scientist 7 is characterized by the responsibility for addressing basic research problems of such fundamental interest, extraordinary difficulty, and resistance to attack that there have been numerous attempts by highly competent scientists to explore the area and to gain a fundamental understanding of the processes or phenomena; new hypotheses, concepts, and techniques must be developed for attack, and interpretation; and the successful performance of the work will lead to the major modification or important extension of current theory.

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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.

You must have a Ph.D. and eight years of professional research experience in an
appropriate field.

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.

Mobility Options

Career mobility is not just limited to the titles in the Career Ladder, above. Additional movement may be achieved through transfers opportunities or other examinations.

For additional information or clarification of transfer determinations, current State employees should contact the Career Mobility Office at (518) 485-6199 or (800) 553-1322.

You can also visit ELMS Online to view established open-competitive, promotion, and transition eligible lists.

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