Research Specialist

With increased latitude for unreviewed activity and using a broad view of principles and practices in relevant laboratory or field projects, contributes substantially to the conception, organization, execution, management, and reporting of significant technological projects. A Research Specialist is recognized within the Institution as an authority in his/her field of specialization or in management of complex projects.

Characteristic Duties

exercises technical responsibility for organizing, coordinating, executing, and interpreting required research to achieve stated scientific goals, including furthering the scientific discipline;
fulfills all the characteristic duties appropriate to a Research Associate III, but with a broader view and understanding of the scientific principles in his/her specialized field;
independently writes technical reports, papers, and research proposals and/or provides documentation of research results;
may be responsible for supervising other personnel within the laboratory.
may serve as a principal investigator, with full responsibility for proposal preparation, grant financial and management oversight, and the supervision of the staff necessary to support the grant activities;

Desired Qualifications
Appropriate academic background enhanced by more than 10 years of specifically related experience. All candidates must possess demonstrated excellence within a related field, i.e., a record of superior accomplishment--such as patents, publications, or documented instrumentation or systems--which provides objective evidence of original professional contributions and/or exceptional management skills.

Career Potential
There is no appropriate time limit at this rank. Exceptional individuals can be considered for promotion when they have demonstrated creativity and considerable independent scientific judgment, as well as a demonstrated effectiveness as a project and scientific manager. Recognition within the Institution and within the broader oceanographic community as an authority in the field, is normally a prerequisite for promotion.

Last updated: February 25, 2013

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