Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Research Scientist
Classification Title Research Scientist
Department The University at Buffalo
Posting Number R230004
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/39796
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Type Varies
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.89

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
As a Research Scientist, under the direction of a researcher in the largest comprehensive university-connected research foundation in the country, you are responsible for investigation and examination tasks within the predetermined research scope or methodology.

Tasks may include:

• Engage in research activities
• Evaluate theories and principles
• Perform technical tasks associated with research activity

Incumbents have the credentials of advanced training and experience and are engaged in research activities directed toward the investigation and evaluation of current field theories and principles. Your work will require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge. Incumbents receive general guidance on research objectives and project assignments with periodic review of results by a more senior scientist or the Principal Investigator.

This is a pooled posting, positions are filled on an as needed basis.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a graduate degree in area directly related to the field of study, discipline or specialty of home department
• Basic professional knowledge of the disciplinary field and the ability to relate this knowledge to various phenomena under study
• Requires the ability to apply the theory, concepts and principles in the field of study or discipline
• Practical experience gained through an internship or a year's employment in a professional position

Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range Competitive
Additional Salary Information
Work Hours
Hours to be determined based on individual assignment.

Campus As Assigned
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name Human Resources
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title
Contact's Email UB-HR@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-7777

Posting Dates

Posted 01/07/2023
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled

References

Number of references required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
   • Faculty
   • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
   • Research Foundation Employee
   • State Classified
   • State Professional
   • UB Foundation
   • TA/GA
   • Student
   • No Current Employment Affiliation
2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversitySearch.com
   • GoogleJobs.com
   • HERCjobs.org
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   • MBACareers.com
   • Conference
   • Personal Referral
   • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
   • Other

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents