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Client-Based Researcher III

Job Group: Research
Job Subgroup: Client-Based Research Services
Salary Range (Annual): 65: $65,353 (Minimum)
Employee Category: Academic Staff
Job Code: RE003
  • Job Summary:
    Leads a research team, designs methodology, conducts data collection and analysis, and prepares reports for client-based research. Authors publications, presents research, and may supervise staff.
  • Job Responsibilities:
    • Directs the development of research methodologies and procedures according to client-based objectives and specifications for one or more complex research projects
    • Leads the development, design, technical operations, and compliance for one or more research projects. Designs and conducts experiments and interviews. Documents results according to established policies and procedures
    • Prepares reports and materials and disseminates information to appropriate entities
    • Reviews and edits research protocols independently
    • Participates in research publishing, editing committee meetings, and informational presentations to contribute to the development of (research type)
    • Supervises day-to-day operations of a research unit and may supervise others within a specialized laboratory or research area
    • Serves as a subject matter expert and unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing information and representing the interests of the unit
  • Education:
    Master's Degree Preferred Minimum
  • FLSA Status:
    Exempt
  • Institution Job:
    No
  • Required Supervisory Duty of at Least 2.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees:
    No
  • Employee Category:
    Academic Staff
  • Scaled Job:
    No
  • Salary Range (Annual):
    65: $65,353 (Minimum)
  • Job Code:
    RE003: Client-Based Researcher III

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