Staff Research Associate

University of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Conducts ongoing research projects, and manages research staff. Duties: Constructs tests or assists in the construction of tests. Responsible for the final design of research studies. Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects. Conducts and directs analyses of data. Interprets, draws conclusions, and documents. Prepares final versions of reports to be submitted for publication. Presents research material to fellow researchers, committees, faculty, and at conferences. Keeps record of information obtained during research. May include a database of information or hard files. Conducts research of the literature. Independently conducts technical research. Collaborates with other researchers. Supervises a staff of research assistants and technicians. Responsible for hiring and firing, training, conducting performance appraisals, disciplining, and delegating tasks, and overseeing work. Manages the research laboratory or section. Interacts with funding source to ensure status is maintained. Prepares budget including anticipating staffing needs and setting salaries. Sets major goals for the laboratory, ensures goals are met, and makes necessary adjustments. Discusses with Principal Investigator. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Requirements

Masters Degree in a Biological Science, Physical Science, Chemistry, or related field, AND: 60 months research specialty experience.
Equivalency Substitution: Will accept a Ph.D. plus 36 months experience as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow.

Nice To Haves

12 months of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Constructs tests or assists in the construction of tests.
Responsible for the final design of research studies.
Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project or projects.
Conducts and directs analyses of data.
Interprets, draws conclusions, and documents.
Prepares final versions of reports to be submitted for publication.
Presents research material to fellow researchers, committees, faculty, and at conferences.
Keeps record of information obtained during research.
Conducts research of the literature.
Independently conducts technical research.
Collaborates with other researchers.
Supervises a staff of research assistants and technicians.
Manages the research laboratory or section.
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.