Research Scientist

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 Salary Range Competitive Additional Salary Information Additional Salary Information This is a pooled posting and is not for a specified position. Individuals selected for consideration will be provided a reasonable estimate of the possible compensation based on the role. Work Hours Hours to be determined based on individual assignment. Campus Campus As Assigned Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? 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 Contact's Name Human Resources Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Contact's Email Contact's Phone Contact's Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Posting Dates Posted Posted 01/07/2025 Date to be filled References Number of references required Number of references required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * 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 * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity? AcademicKeys.com CareerExposure.com CareerWomen.com Chronicle of Higher Education DiversitySearch.com GoogleJobs.com HERCjobs.org HigherEdJobs.com IMDiversity.com Indeed.com LinkedIn.com MBACareers.com Conference Personal Referral UBJobs.buffalo.edu Other UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at View email address on click.appcast.io or by phone View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr