A.1.5 Mentored and Staff Scientific Appointments

1.0 Policy Statement
This policy addresses mentored and staff scientific appointments not otherwise addressed by Policies A.1.2 and A.1.3. The �黨�ǿ���Ƶ Director’s Council is responsible for providing advice, recommendations and guidance for appointments within this policy.

2.0 Review and Oversight
All scientific appointments within this policy are under the authority of the Director of the Division of Research or designee, in consultation with Director’s Council and with supervising �黨�ǿ���Ƶ Scientists.

3.0 Principal Scientific Titles and Appointment Processes
In addition to �黨�ǿ���Ƶ Scientist positions described in Policy A.1.3, the �黨�ǿ���Ƶ recognizes the following positions for scientific appointments:

• 3.1 Postdoctoral Trainee Positions
   
  • 3.1.1 Postdoctoral Scientist

    Postdoctoral Scientist is a mentored position intended for researchers and scholars with an advanced degree at the level of Ph.D. or equivalent. The primary purpose of the position is to develop an individual’s research skills for his/her primary benefit, while typically also carrying out research as part of a mentor’s research program. This is a time-limited position, typically with a four-year maximum at �黨�ǿ���Ƶ, with extension to five years for extraordinary circumstances, subject to approval by the mentor and the Director of the Division of Research. Postdoctoral Scientists are eligible to apply only for those grants and awards reserved for or normally given to holders of postdoctoral positions. Postdoctoral scientists who receive the majority of their funding from an honorary award or other sources independent from their supervisors normal funding, or who are supervised by an �黨�ǿ���Ƶ faculty member but not employed by the �黨�ǿ���Ƶ by virtue of an independent award, may be designated as Postdoctoral Fellows, but are considered Postdoctoral Scientists under this policy.
     

  • 3.1.2 Research Scientist

    Research Scientist is a mentored position intended for researchers and scholars with an advanced degree at the level of Ph.D. or equivalent and with at least four years of experience at the postdoctoral level or equivalent. The primary purpose of this position is to provide to individuals with significant postdoctoral training a mentored opportunity to further develop research and professional skills, especially including writing grant applications and serving as a co-P.I. This position is specifically intended to transition to an independent faculty or scientist position. Appointments are subject to review and approval by the Director of the Division of Research and may be granted P.I. status on a case-by-case basis, with permission of the �黨�ǿ���Ƶ Director upon recommendation of the Director of the Division of Research.
     

• 3.2 Research Professional Positions

  The primary purpose of these positions is to perform research at �黨�ǿ���Ƶ in exchange for compensation, under the direction of a supervising �黨�ǿ���Ƶ Scientist and P.I. Research professionals typically hold a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree, or have exceptional research skills. These are non-faculty, supervised positions in support of projects, laboratories, programs or Centers. Support for these positions is the responsibility of the supervising �黨�ǿ���Ƶ Scientist or Center; ordinarily, these positions are not eligible for institutional funding as outlined in Policy A.1.4.
   

  • 3.2.1 Research Associate

    Appointment as Research Associate is intended for individuals with less than five years of relevant experience in an equivalent position, or whose research role includes limited responsibility and independence. Research Associates are not eligible to serve as a P.I. or co-P.I.
     

  • 3.2.2 Senior Research Associate

    Appointment as Senior Research Associate is intended for individuals with at least five years of relevant research experience, and reflects greater responsibility and independence than the Research Associate position. Appointments are subject to review and approval by the Director of the Division of Research and may be granted P.I. status on a case-by-case basis, with permission of the �黨�ǿ���Ƶ Director upon recommendation of the Director of the Division of Research.
     

• 3.3 Staff Scientist Positions

  The �黨�ǿ���Ƶ recognizes that members of the scientific staff in the Division of Research may have a professional status and role at the �黨�ǿ���Ƶ that includes a component of scientific research. Such an individual may be appointed as Staff Scientist in addition to any other job titles related to their administrative role. Consideration of such appointments will be at the discretion of the �黨�ǿ���Ƶ Director. Staff Scientists may participate in grant writing and sponsored research, and may be granted P.I. status on a case-by-case basis, with approval of the �黨�ǿ���Ƶ Director upon recommendation of the Director of the Division of Research. The Director of the Division of Research must preapprove commitment of time and effort to sponsored projects with consideration of the Staff Scientist’s administrative duties.

4.0 Additional Scientific Titles and Appointment Processes

In addition to positions described above and in Policy A.1.2, the �黨�ǿ���Ƶ recognizes that other individuals may wish to come to the �黨�ǿ���Ƶ to conduct research for limited periods of time.

• 4.1 Visiting Scientists

  Visiting Scientists are investigators who are sponsored by one or more �黨�ǿ���Ƶ Resident Scientists for short-term visits of up to 12 months. The sponsoring �黨�ǿ���Ƶ Scientist or Center is responsible for accommodating the Visiting Scientist’s research needs, including space and financial support. To be eligible, the Visiting Scientist must ordinarily have an active primary appointment at another institution or organization. All such appointments, regardless of the sponsoring unit, must be approved by the Director of the Division of Research prior to any invitation or offer of appointment. For safety and security reasons, any researchers or visitors in a Visiting Scientist’s laboratory must be supervised by the Visiting Scientist for the duration of their stay at the �黨�ǿ���Ƶ.

  If visiting for 4-12 months, a Visiting Scientist must submit a CV and brief research proposal prior to approval. Extension of a Visiting Scientist appointment beyond 12 months should not be anticipated and will be considered only in unusual circumstances, subject to review and approval by �黨�ǿ���Ƶ Director, in consultation with Director’s Council.

  Visiting Scientists are not eligible to serve as a P.I. on a grant submitted by the �黨�ǿ���Ƶ.
   

• 4.2 Appointment of Other Scientists

  The �黨�ǿ���Ƶ recognizes that there may be from time to time be other categories of individuals whose professional status does not fit into any of the formal categories described in this policy or in policies A.1.2 or A.1.3. Consideration of such appointments will be at the discretion of the �黨�ǿ���Ƶ Director.

5.0 Policy Clarification and Updates

Policy clarification and updates are available from the Division of Research or the Office of the �黨�ǿ���Ƶ Director.