Research Scientists are individuals holding a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree who play a major role in enabling research programs through collaborative and collegial interactions with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students and staff. The rank of the research scientist is a staff appointment. A research scientist may apply his/her effort entirely to research, or a combination of research, training, and lab managerial activities.
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person's race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane's employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Terminal Degree (Ph.D./M.D./D.V.M., etc.)
A minimum of 5 years of research experience in a relevant field (or area) post-terminal degree completion.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Work experience in an academic environment.
More than 5 years' professional research work experience.
Technical skills and competencies to conduct quantifiable, meaningful research.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. .
Ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds at all levels internal and external to the organization
Ability to work collaboratively as a positive, contributing member of a team.
Ability to keyboard and utilize various standardized word processing, spreadsheet preparation, and presentation software.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Ability to prioritize work, performing assignments with minimal supervision
Technical skills and competencies to conduct quantifiable, meaningful research.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. .
Ability to interact with individuals of diverse backgrounds at all levels internal and external to the organization
Ability to work collaboratively as a positive, contributing member of a team.
Ability to keyboard and utilize various standardized word processing, spreadsheet preparation, and presentation software.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Ability to prioritize work, performing assignments with minimal supervision