Research Scientist

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 94,000 - 215,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Utah seeks Research Scientists (PhD) to design and conduct experimental research, record and analyze data, and develop protocols, reports, and manuscripts. The role emphasizes disseminating findings and maintaining high quality standards and scientific integrity in research activities.

This part-time position is located on the Campus in the Elect & Computer Engineering department, with a pay range reflecting senior research responsibilities and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• PhD in a scientific discipline and 14+ years of directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experimental research and investigations to explore and support scientific discovery and/or development.
• Record, interpret, and analyze study data.
• Develop research documentation, such as protocols, reports, reviews, publications, manuscripts, and/or summaries.
• Disseminate research findings to internal and external audiences.
• Maintain quality standards and scientific integrity in research activities.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in scientific discipline

Job description

Research Scientists (PhD)

Design and conduct experimental research and investigations to explore and support scientific discovery and/or development. Record, interpret, and analyze study data. Develop research documentation, such as protocols, reports, reviews, publications, manuscripts, and/or summaries. Disseminate research findings to internal and external audiences. Ensure the quality standards and scientific integrity in research activities are maintained. Remain knowledgeable of relevant scientific and technical developments.

Job Summary

Design and conduct experimental research and investigations to explore and support scientific discovery and/or development. Record, interpret, and analyze study data. Develop research documentation, such as protocols, reports, reviews, publications, manuscripts, and/or summaries. Disseminate research findings to internal and external audiences. Ensure the quality standards and scientific integrity in research activities are maintained. Remain knowledgeable of relevant scientific and technical developments.

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Responsibilities

Design and conduct experimental research and investigations to explore and support scientific discovery and/or development. Record, interpret, and analyze study data. Develop research documentation, such as protocols, reports, reviews, publications, manuscripts, and/or summaries. Disseminate research findings to internal and external audiences. Ensure the quality standards and scientific integrity in research activities are maintained. Remain knowledgeable of relevant scientific and technical developments. Recognized as scientific leader/authority. Conducts extremely complex work that is critical to the organization's success and leads to progress in the scientific community.

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels: Research Scientist, VII: Requires a PhD in a scientific discipline and 14+ years of directly related work experience.

Requisition Number: PRN17444N

Full Time or Part Time?

Part Time

Department

00065 - Elect & Computer Engineering

Location

Campus

Pay Rate Range

$93,881 to $215,374

Close Date

11/30/2026