Research Scientist – Data Analyst

Salary/Position Classification

• $61,000 annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

The position exists to support RIAS research across the array of topics that are organized within the five focus areas within the mission of the department. Given the activity in RIAS, support is needed in the following areas:

• RIAS research execution
• RIAS research leadership
• RIAS business development and outreach

This position reports to the RIAS Executive Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Research Execution and Analysis
  • Conduct research tasks to reach milestones:
    • Perform literature reviews.
    • Formulating research hypotheses, developing experimental protocols, and planning research projects.
    • Conduct experiments in a laboratory or field setting.
    • Perform analysis to develop required tools, equations, etc.
    • Collect, process, and analyze data.
    • Collect field data.
    • Perform simulations (system simulations, digital engineering, etc.).
  • Scientific writing:
    • Produce reports, presentations, etc., as required
    • Produce technical documents to satisfy project requirements.
    • Produce presentation materials to satisfy project requirements.
    • Produce presentation materials for conferences, workshops, etc.
    • Produce manuscripts for publication in journals, conference proceedings, et.
  • Collaboration:
    • Working with other researchers, both within and across disciplines, to share expertise and advance research projects.
  • Comply with requirements:
    • Maintain compliance with all contract requirements
    • Maintain compliance in all relevant areas (conflict of interest, security, etc.) 
• Research Leadership
  • Lead projects, including serving as the Point of Contact (POC) for sponsors:
    • Organize research team, including establishing project management components (team meetings, quarterly reports, etc.).
    • Lead team meetings.
    • Mentor team members as required.
    • Serve as POC for sponsors.
  • Lead research teams, including ensuring that research/project products are completed as required:
    • Monitor progress towards accomplishment of milestones.
    • Lead production of project deliverables, including coordination of team member efforts to ensure that milestones are met.
  • Manage/ensure compliance associated with research efforts:
    • Work with contracting personnel to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
    • Work with compliance personnel to ensure compliance with all related areas (conflict of interest, security protocols, etc.).
  • Mentor junior scientists and students.
• Business Development and Outreach
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