Temporary Research Professional College of Health

Job Overview

This is a pool from which the College of Health 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, and skill in accurate data collection methods are required.

• 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 is a part‑time or full‑time, non‑exempt temporary position, based on funding availability. New hires will be placed on the Temporary Salary Table and the grade is determined based on education and experience. The position remains open over the entire academic year.

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

The University of Alaska 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.

The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non‑discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Roxana Petrilla (rnpetrilla) or Aimee Hassell (ahassell). For assistance during any phase of the interview process, contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907‑450‑8200.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.