Research Scientists are individuals holding a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree who play a major role in enabling research programs through collaborative and collegial interactions with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and staff.   The rank of the research scientist is a staff appointment.   A research scientist may apply his/her effort entirely to research, or a combination of research, training, and lab managerial activities. The classification of Research Scientist I is the entry level position in the job hierarchy. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  Please note that minimum educational and experiential requirements may not be changed once defined and agreed upon by the department, and the position has been posted for recruitment. 

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