Visiting Investigator

A Visiting Investigator is a salaried, temporary appointment. The appointment is intended to afford the recipient an opportunity for temporary collaboration and research with WHOI staff while being supported on funds of the Department or Center sponsor. The appointment is for a specified period, not to exceed twelve months and is renewable on a 12-month basis, not to exceed a two-year maximum. It confers no implication of continued employment or tenure. This appointment may be used temporarily while materials that are required for regular employment in a posted position are gathered. Visiting Investigators may not submit proposals through the Institution except as detailed in the policy Principal Investigators on WHOI Proposals.

Process
Visiting Investigator appointments are initiated by a written request from the sponsoring member of the Scientific or Technical Staff, including the candidate’s curriculum vitae. The file is forwarded via the Department Chair or Center Director to Human Resources for review and approval. The Director for Research must also approve the file and the suggested salary before the appointment is finalized.

Payment
Salary will be determined based on the type of work being performed compared to other similar positions at the Institution as well as internal equity factors (education and experience) among incumbents within those positions. As these positions are temporary, not to exceed twelve months, they are not part of the annual merit review process.

Visiting Investigators may apply for further WHOI employment through normal application procedures.

Last updated: February 25, 2013

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