BOILERPLATE Class Code:..................0815BLPT

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

                                     Developed by:........................

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

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

                                     Date:................................

                     THE UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

                          Position Description

TITLE:            Research Associate II

DIVISION:         Division (College/Dept)

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

GRADE:            9 

SUPERVISES:       Research assistants, and/or others assigned to assist       

                  with project.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform independent research work.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform independent important research work under the occasional review of the 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; word processing, database management and spreadsheet software.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

 This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's degree in ________________ required, as is at least two years of experience in ________________________________________________. (List any additional requirements.)  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.