Researcher – Center for Technology in Government

Position description

The Center for Technology in Government (CTG UAlbany) at the University at Albany, State University of New York seeks to hire a scholar to join our team and contribute to our strong research portfolio on Digital Government. The University at Albany has a reputation for excellence in this area as reflected in the University’s number five ranking for Information Technology and Management in the US News World Report’s public affairs rankings. Commensurate with experience, the selected candidate will be appointed as a renewable 12-month Researcher/Senior Researcher.

CTG UAlbany is a globally recognized leader in Digital Government research and practice. The Center partners with governments and other organizations to design and implement effective information policy, management, and technology strategies that foster public sector innovation, enhance capability, generate public value, and support good governance. CTG UAlbany plays a key role in the Information Technology Management concentration at Rockefeller College. Doctoral students at Rockefeller College enjoy opportunities to explore innovative research and work on projects alongside faculty and researchers at CTG UAlbany. To learn more about CTG UAlbany visit http://www.ctg.albany.edu.

CTG UAlbany’s research portfolio focuses on the adoption and use of information and technology by public organizations from a multi-disciplinary perspective and using a multimethod approach. It includes the study of areas characterized by social and technical complexity; networks and cross-boundary information and knowledge sharing; policy problems associated with governance, privacy, and information access; burgeoning information types, uses, and volumes; smart cities and communities; adoption and use of artificial intelligence in government; and many forms of technical, organizational, and institutional change that are the result of the use of technology. These issues of interest occur at every level of government, from municipal to international.

The successful candidate will lead and participate in research projects, which will entail identifying research opportunities mainly with U.S. federal agencies, writing research proposals, and conducting the research, when funded. The successful candidate will also collaborate with the Center’s staff and faculty fellows as well as with CTG UAlbany’s unique network of international researchers on advancing the field of Digital Government and, among other, will generate a stream of refereed publications across diverse disciplines, attend conferences, and participate in research-related events. He or she may also engage in mentoring PhD students. The selected candidate will also have opportunities to be affiliated with departments and programs across UAlbany, whose interests are aligned to CTG UAlbany’s research agenda. Two examples are: (1) Research Assistant/Associate Professor at the Department of Public Administration and Policy and (2) Faculty Affiliate with the Information Science Ph.D. Program.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Preparation of research proposals
• Literature reviews
• Empirical fieldwork (collection of data)
• Data analysis
• Papers writing 
• Other reasonable duties as assigned

Functional and Supervisory Relationships:

• Reports to: CTG UAlbany Research Director
• May supervise employees as assigned: UAlbany doctoral students working at CTG UAlbany as graduate or research assistants.

Job Requirements:

• Experience with digital government research demonstrated in their dissertation topic, publications, and/or participation in research projects.
• Experience leading or participating in the design and submission of research proposals.
• Experience managing externally funded research projects.
• Experience using quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary research team.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in public administration, public policy, informatics, political science, sociology, or a related field by August 2026 and from a college or university accredited by the US Department of Education or an internationally recognized accrediting organization.
• A minimum of two publications that are either journal articles or papers published in conference proceedings.
• Experience with digital government research demonstrated in their dissertation topic, publications, and/or participation in research projects.
• Experience leading or participating in the design and submission of research proposals.
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Visibility and engagement with the digital government community as demonstrated by leadership in conferences and participation in editorial boards.
• Experience using quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary research team.
• Experience in research-practice partnerships.
• Ability to speak a second language, preferably Spanish.

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment
• 50% telecommuting opportunity based on current university telecommuting plan and dependent on supervisor’s approval.

Additional Information:

Professional Rank and Salary Range: Research Associate, R2, $95,000-$104,000

Special Notes: 

• This position may be eligible for permanent appointment. Permanency may be granted after seven consecutive years of full-time professional service, with the final two years served in the title for which permanency is sought. Permanent status can only be conferred by the Chancellor, and the eligibility date may be impacted by leaves of absence or transitions to part-time status.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that UAlbany is not an E-Verify employer.

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