Temporary Research Professional College of Arts and Sciences

Job Overview

This is a pool from which the College of Arts and Sciences will draw when research professionals are needed to work on sponsored projects. This temporary position may be part‑or full‑time. Qualified applicants for this position will be placed into a hiring pool, from which research professionals will be hired. Acceptance into the hiring pool does not constitute an offer of a contract.

• Knowledge of research methods and analytical procedures.
• Ability to use computerized tools to organize and analyze information and communicate findings.
• Knowledge of standard reporting procedures.
• Skilled in accurate data collection methods.

• Research Professional 1:
  Six months’ experience in relevant field, or acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Research Professional 2:
  One year’s experience in relevant field, or acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Research Professional 3:
  Two years’ postgraduate level experience in relevant field, or acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Research Professional 4:
  Four years’ postgraduate level experience in relevant field, or acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Research Professional 5:
  Four years’ postgraduate level experience in relevant field, or acceptable combination of education and experience.

• Research Professional 1:
  Bachelor's degree and six months’ experience in a field relevant to the research (e.g., science, math, business), or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Research Professional 2:
  Bachelor's degree and one year’s experience in a field relevant to the research (e.g., science, math, business), or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Research Professional 3:
  Master's degree and two years’ postgraduate level experience in a field relevant to the research (e.g., science, math, business), or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Research Professional 4:
  Master's degree and four years’ experience at postgraduate level in a field relevant to the research (e.g., science, math, business), or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Research Professional 5:
  PhD and four years’ postgraduate level experience in a field relevant to the research (e.g., science, math, business), or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

This position is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage Campus in Anchorage, Alaska. This is a part‑time or full‑time, non‑exempt temporary position. New hires will be placed on the Temporary Salary Table and the Grade is determined based on education and experience. This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907‑450‑8200.

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For questions regarding this position, please contact Terry De Mesa (tndemesa) or Kathleen Stadum (krboeckman).