Research Scientist 4 - Albany

Labor, Department of; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks in Albany, NY is seeking a Research Scientist 4 with strong data integration, modeling, and leadership capabilities to support the New York Department of Labor. The role focuses on designing data pipelines, developing statistical models and ML algorithms, and guiding staff in subject matter expertise while ensuring data security and responsible AI practices.

Collaboration with economists and analysts will produce dashboards, reports, and visualizations.

Qualifications

• Experience with data integration, pipeline development, and large-scale data management.
• Proficiency in statistical modeling and machine learning algorithms.
• Two years of supervisory experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design data pipelines and manage confidential labor market data.
• Develop statistical models and ML algorithms to support research.
• Collaborate with economists and analysts to create dashboards, reports, and visualizations.
• Lead staff in subject matter expertise areas and ensure data security and responsible AI practices.

Skills

Data integration

Pipeline development

Large-scale data management

Statistical modeling

Machine learning algorithms

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

This Research Scientist 4 position within the New York Department of Labor's Research Statistics Bureau focuses on data integration, management, and analysis to support scientific and translational research. The role involves designing data pipelines, developing statistical models and machine learning algorithms, managing confidential labor market data, and leading staff in subject matter expertise areas. The incumbent will collaborate with economists and analysts to create dashboards, reports, and visualizations while ensuring responsible AI practices and data security.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years of professional research experience, or Master's degree and 4 years of experience, or Ph.D. and 3 years of experience
• Experience with data integration, pipeline development, and large-scale data management
• Proficiency in statistical modeling and machine learning algorithms
• Two years of supervisory experience (preferred)
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary environments and manage staff training