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Administrative & Professional (A&P) titles are non-teaching positions, primarily exempt, in various job families.   Please see below for the most common titles found in research labs.

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Paid Positions - Regular (Exempt)

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titleResearch Scientists and Research Associates
  • Senior Research Scientist (0701)
    • may serve as principal investigator (PI) on research grants/contracts and submit research proposals to outside funding agencies.
    • requires documentation of research accomplishments and professional experience equivalent to a full professor, including supervision of research programs/projects as a PI.
  • Research Scientist (0702)
    • may serve as PI on research grants/contracts and submit research proposals to outside funding agencies.
    • requires documentation of research accomplishments and professional experience equivalent to an established assistant professor or new associate professor.
    • must have an established record as an independent research scientist.
  • Research Associate (0708)
    • may serve as PI on research grants/contracts an submit research proposals to outside funding agencies.
    • entry-level research professional position.

    • must possess the professional qualifications to conduct independent research and have the potential to become an established researcher.
    • should have a Ph.D. or M.D.

Recruitment

    • Workday Job Requisition process required.
      • Provide HR Coodinator with a 1) list of job duties with percent effort for each, 2) salary, and 3) source of funding (account number).
    • Before an offer of employment is extended, the Research Title Checklist must be completed and signed.
      • Checklist must be submitted with the candidate's CV, letter of interest/research statement, and three letters of recommendation.

New in Position Reviews

    • There is no probationary period for these positions.
    • It is recommended for supervisors to conduct a review after 45, 90, and 135 days for each new in position employee.

      • The purpose is to reiterate department goals, position expectations, and to assess performance.
      • It is the supervisor's responsibility to notify an employee when their performance is below acceptable standards
      • Download the new in position form here.

Timesheets

    • Timesheets are required to be submitted.

    • State law requires that time be accounted for because annual and sick leave are accrued in benefits-eligible paid positions.

      • Unused annual leave and floating holiday are paid out at time of separation from the University (from a state account).

Annual Performance Reviews

    • Supervisors are required to conduct annual performance reviews of all non-probationary staff.

Resignation or Retirement

    • Timesheets are required to be submitted.

    • State law requires that time be accounted for because annual and sick leave are accrued in benefits-eligible paid positions.

      • Unused annual leave and floating holiday are paid out at time of separation from the University (from a state account).

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