Research Specialist

Research Specialist employees help to develop, design, and conduct one or more small to moderately complex research projects in line with plans. They report to one or more faculty members or senior research personnel, operate with a degree of independence, and help improve research approach and methods based on knowledge and experience. They are distinguished from Research Coordinator employees by their knowledge and ability to use a variety of research techniques, and exercise independent decision-making in their use. They may collaborate in the writing and publication process. They may help present findings at conferences and meetings.

• Help formulate research methods, suggest options for improving quality, identify potential problems, recommend solutions, and collaborate in the development of new techniques.
• Help develop protocol and criteria, determine interview procedures, and approve protocols.
• Independently operate equipment and perform laboratory techniques. May explain and demonstrate technology and equipment capabilities, operations, limitations and outcomes.
• Collect, screen, and verify data. Conduct data analyses and interpret and implement research methodology based on outcomes of analyses.
• May help author material for publications. May participate in presentations with Principal Investigators (PIs) at meetings or conferences.
• May supervise non-exempt research or support staff and/or student workers.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Please apply through the University job board, Careers at UVA, and search for R0068742

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs’ or through their ‘Jobs Hub’. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents: a resume and cover letter.

This position will remain open until filled. This is a non-exempt level, benefited position. This is a term limited restricted position. This position will not sponsor for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires before employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter, at das6zb@virginia.edu. Salary of approximately $50K per year but ultimately based on experience, education, and internal equity.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in related field.
Experience: None.
Licensure: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.