BOILERPLATE Class Code:.....0810BLPT

                                             Position#:.(PSA)........

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                                             Reviewed by:............

                                             Approved by:............

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                     UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

                        Position Description

TITLE:            Research Associate I

DIVISION:         Academic Affairs (College/Dept)

REPORTS TO:       Principal Investigator and/or Director and/or Dean

GRADE:            7 

SUPERVISES:       Research assistants and/or others assigned to

                  assist with project.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform independent research work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform independent important research work under the direction of Principal Investigator.

Perform complex experiments involving use of highly technical instruments and devices under occasional review of Principal

Investigator.

Perform complex tests on materials or specimens and for analyzing samples.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform additional duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers and word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:   

Master's degree in _______________, or bachelor's degree in ______________ with five years of experience in (please specify the nature of the experience) required; a master's degree requires prior graduate school research work experience. This position requires that the incumbent possess the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and be able to organize, coordinate and supervise support staff. Must possess strong interpersonal skills.

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.