Senior Research Scientist, Children & Families Policy
State of New York
Rensselaer, NY · $101k–$127k a year · Posted November 4, 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $113,775 a year. Across 52 open senior research scientist listings that state pay, the middle half runs $114,500 to $220,500 and the median is $178,000. That is 36% below the median, below the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
...State of New York - Children & Family Services, Office of is seeking a Research Scientist 3 to join the Council on Children and Families. The role focuses on advanced research, data analysis, and policy evaluation to support programs for children and families. The...