Staff Research Associate 1

About the Job

Staff Research Associates (SRAs) perform laboratory and / or field experimental procedures in support of academically-supervised research and teaching within any of the disciplines offered at the University;

and perform other related duties as required.

Incumbents perform technical determinations and / or make technical observations in one or more fields of scientific endeavor that usually yield technical information and data about the phenomena under investigation.

The fields include but are not limited to anthropology, applied mathematical sciences, bioengineering, chemical sciences, cognitive sciences, comuter scince and engineering, critical race and ethnic studies, environmental systems science, economics, English, environmental engineering, global arts, history, management and business economics, material sciences and engineering, mechanical engineering, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, public health, sociology, foreign languages, and writing.

Installation, operation, and maintenance of laboratory and field instruments may be an essential part of the duties. The information and data yielded are used primarily for research and teaching, but may also relate to public service.

Incumbents work under academic supervision, although they may report directly to a higher level Staff Research Associate or other academic personnel.

They may participate or assist in teaching activities by discussing experimental procedures with students or demonstrating procedures.

Normally, engagement in teaching activities is ancillary to engagement in research activities under academic supervision.

Essential Duties

Under supervision, incumbents perform standard repetitive, technical laboratory and / or field experimental procedures and / or receive training in the more difficult procedures usually requiring a theoretical background in one scientific field.

The fields include but are not limited to anthropology, applied mathematical sciences, bioengineering, chemical sciences, cognitive sciences, comuter scince and engineering, critical race and ethnic studies, environmental systems science, economics, English, environmental engineering, global arts, history, management and business economics, material sciences and engineering, mechanical engineering, philosophy, physics, political science, psychology, public health, sociology, foreign languages, and writing.

Qualifications

Incumbents are expected to possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the positions.

These skills, knowledge, and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of extensive study and experience.

Background Check

Background check and fingerprinting may be required.

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