Researcher 4

The Researcher IV provides high-level scholarly content expertise, wet-laboratory tactical leadership, and specialized molecular/cellular biology technical guidance within the Engineering Better Decisions (EBD) Lab. This senior-level position is responsible for directing basic and translational bench-level research projects, with a specific focus on chemical and microbial mixtures in environmental and mammalian systems. The incumbent serves as a primary mentor and supervisor for laboratory personnel, including post-doctoral scientists, research fellows, and students. Beyond bench operations, the Researcher IV is a key driver of the labs academic output, leading manuscript development and substantively supporting the preparation of federal and internal grant proposals (e.g., R01, R21, R03, and P-series) to sustain and expand the labs research portfolio.

Minimum Requirements:

• PhD or equivalent experience required
• 7 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years of relevant experience required with Master's Degree
• 3 years of relevant experience with Doctoral Degree.

Pay Range: $51,500-$67,250

This is a part time 20 hour a week position.

This position is contingent upon funding and will end on or before a three-year term of employment, with possibility of renewal based on continued availability of funding and performance.

FUNCTION: Research and Scholarship

SUB-FUNCTION: Research

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor-Specialized

CAREER LEVEL: S4

Posted: 28-Feb-26

Type: Part-time

Categories:

• Research Support - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
• Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: R145743