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If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 07/01/25</p> <p>Applications Due07/31/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID191379</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of</p> <p>TitleResearch Scientist 2</p> <p>Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers</p> <p>Salary Grade22</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $82326 to $104230 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 8 AM</p> <p>To 4 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? Yes</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? Yes</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address 80 South Swan Street</p> <p>Alfred E. Smith Building</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12210</p> <p>Duties Description Under the direction of Justice Lab manager, the incumbent will conduct social science research and analysis related to the investigation of system, social, and behavioral issues within the field of criminal justice and/or with justice-involved populations. Research may include the study of youth behavior, family court decision-making, law enforcement activity, adult criminal behavior, court case processing, sentencing, the impact of programming and treatment on behavior, reoffending and desistence from crime, and criminogenic factors. Research may evaluate the impact of major legislative changes, such as bail reform, gun violence initiatives, and raising the age of criminal responsibility. Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Plan, design, and execute criminal justice research projects, including developing research questions, formulating research hypotheses, identifying an appropriate research design and methodology, and interpreting findings. Conduct evaluation studies to measure the causal effect of program or policy interventions using advanced statistical analyses. </li><li>Conduct complex data analyses using a wide range of research methods and diverse data sources to examine criminal justice system activity and behavior, and the causes and correlates of adult and youth offending behavior. Data sources may include, but are not limited to criminal arrest records, adult and juvenile court records, probation case management records, risk and needs assessment records, juvenile diversion records, treatment program records, law enforcement shooting and use of force records, and data from other agencies and organizations. </li><li>Prepare formal reports for public dissemination that describe study objectives, research methodology, data collection, and key findings. </li><li>Prepare and present formal presentations of research findings to guide and inform program management. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive: Bachelor's degree and three years of professional research experience in the field of Criminal Justice; or a master's degree in Criminal Justice or a related field and two years of such experience; or a Ph.D. in Criminal Justice or a related field and one year of such experience.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications: Preferred qualifications include extensive experience designing and conducting criminal justice research, proficiency in Stata to merge and analyze complex datasets and validate the quality of data, experience in conducting causal inference analyses and experience in summarizing findings in narrative form. The preferred candidate will have a master's degree or higher in criminal justice or related field.</p> <p>Additional Comments Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. DCJS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.</p> <p>Please be advised that the Division of Criminal Justice Services does not currently offer sponsorship for employment visas.</p> <p>REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Unit at DEIA@dcjs.ny.gov or (518) 485-1704.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Manuel Mena</p> <p>Telephone 518-457-8991</p> <p>Fax 518-457-4000</p> <p>Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street 80 South Swan Street</p> <p>Alfred E. Smith Building</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12210</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingPlease send a cover letter and resume to the email address above. Please reference posting # 191379 on your cover letter.</p> <p>DCJS was named to the Times Union's list of 2017 through 2025 Top Workplaces as voted on by our employees.</p>