Research Careers

Current openings for postdoctoral research positions are listed on the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs website. Additional research jobs at the School of Medicine include, but are not limited to, the positions listed below. Research experience is preferred, but not always required.

Senior Scientist collaborates with the PI on design, implementation and reporting of research projects.
Qualifications: Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent terminal degree and at least three years of postdoctoral experience

Staff Scientist assists in developing and conducting research projects, which includes experimental design, data analysis and documentation of results.
Qualifications: Master’s degree with four years of experience in research lab operations or equivalent combination of education and experience equaling nine years

Senior Research Technician independently performs complex research studies, experiments and assays.
Qualifications: Master’s degree with two years of experience in a laboratory setting or equivalent combination of education and experience equaling seven years

Research Assistant assists with research studies, experiments, preparation of materials and documentation.
Qualifications: Equivalent of Bachelor’s degree with two to three years of experience in laboratory operations

Research Technician II assists with technical aspects of studies and experiments, including documentation and preparation of materials.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in a laboratory setting or equivalent combination of education and experience equaling four years

Research Technician I assists with laboratory duties in a research setting and performs routine tests with direction from supervisor, manager, or higher-level technician.
Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent