What is the level of the fourth-level researcher? Is it in the middle or in the second place?

According to the data of the Civil Service Law, in the civil service system, four-level researchers usually serve as senior researchers, consultants and decision makers, which has certain influence on policy formulation and implementation. According to the position and rank system of civil servants, the four-level researcher is equivalent to the original deputy-level position and is the lowest rank of deputy-level cadres. Responsible for completing the investigation, information collection, collation and technical support of information related to foreign strategic negotiations, conducting specific research on foreign technology transfer varieties, writing project feasibility reports and project publicity materials, assisting department heads in formulating marketing plans, assisting department heads in implementing marketing plans and schemes, assisting leaders in other related work and completing other tasks assigned by leaders.