Researcher

About University at Albany:

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research, and public service engages a diverse student body of approximately 17,000 students in nine schools and colleges across three campuses.

Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks.

Job 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. The issues of interest occur at every level of government, from municipal to international.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and participate in research projects, which will entail identifying research opportunities mainly with federal agencies.
• Writing research proposals and conducting the research when funded. 
• 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.
• Generate a stream of refereed publications across diverse disciplines.
• Attend conferences.
• Participate in research-related events.
• Engage in the mentoring of PhD students.
• The selected candidate will also have opportunities to be affiliated to 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.
• Participate in CTG UAlbany meetings and activities.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in public administration, public policy, informatics, political science, sociology, economics, or a related field by August 2024 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, or participation in research projects.
• Experience leading or participating in the design and submission of research proposals.
• Experience working with culturally diverse groups of people.
• 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:

• Recognized expertise in technology-related academic research in the public sector with an important public engagement component.
• Experience in preparing research proposals and managing research projects, using mixed methods in their research, and having worked in interdisciplinary research teams.
• Experience in research-practice partnerships.
• Speak a second language, Spanish, preferably.

Additional Information:

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

Special Notes:

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Application Instructions:

Applicants MUST submit the following documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter stating all the required minimum qualifications and any of the applicable preferred qualifications
• Statement of Interest
• One Writing Sample or Publication
• Graduate Transcript
• Contact information for three professional references

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Closing date for receipt of applications: This position will remain open until filled. A review of applications will start immediately upon receipt of applications. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 15, 2024.