Persons appointed to this rank must as a minimum hold a Master's or equivalent advanced degree. Persons in this rank may be the principal investigator on a grant or contract in very specific circumstances approved by the Department Head and College Dean. Appointment is on an annual basis and is indefinitely renewable. Original appointments including rank, salary and other conditions must have approval of the Department Head before an offer is extended. Funding is usually from a grant or contract or a postdoctoral fellowship.
Appointment is on an annual basis.
Original appointments including rank, salary and other conditions must have approval of the Department Head before an offer is extended. Qualifications are consistent with those for appointment to Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Appointment is on an annual basis and is indefinitely renewable. Original appointments including rank, salary and other conditions must have approval of the Department Head before an offer is extended. Research Scientists may serve as principal investigators on grants and contracts with approval of the Department Head.