| Research associates typically hold the PhD, MD, or equivalent terminal degree in their discipline; have received equivalent professional recognition; or have demonstrated exceptional artistic abilities. They are primarily involved in laboratory (rather than clinical) research, although they are not principal investigators except with the written approval of the vice president for research. They are not members of the faculty and are ineligible for tenure. Research associates may be appointed for a term of up to three years.
Senior research associates work in the conduct of research and, after receiving the doctoral or equivalent terminal degree, have at least ten years of experience as research associates, or equivalent positions, and have demonstrated significant research achievements in the form of publications, patents, or other measures of research accomplishment. They are primarily involved in laboratory (rather than clinical) research, although they are not principal investigators except with the written approval of the vice president for research. They are not members of the faculty and are ineligible for tenure. Senior research associates may be appointed for a term of up to three years.
Clinical research associates typically hold an advanced qualification, including RN or MS or MA. They are primarily involved in administration of clinical trials and should have experience and expertise in running such trials. Individuals holding MD or PhD degrees who are involved in clinical research may also be appointed as clinical research associates. They do not serve as principal investigators on research projects, except with the written approval of the vice president for research. They are not members of the faculty and are ineligible for tenure. Clinical research associates may be appointed for a term of up to three years.
Senior clinical research associates participate in the conduct of clinical research and have at least ten years of experience as clinical research associates, or equivalent positions. They typically hold an advanced qualification, including RN or MS or MA, or are individuals holding MD or PhD degrees who are involved in clinical research, and have demonstrated significant research achievements in the form of publications, patents, or other measures of research accomplishment. They are primarily involved in clinical research, although they are not principal investigators in the conduct of research, except with the written approval of the vice president for research. They are not members of the faculty and are ineligible for tenure. Senior clinical research associates may be appointed for a term of up to three years.
Visiting scholars are sponsored or employed elsewhere, usually other universities, industry, or government. Visiting scholars typically hold the PhD, MD, or equivalent terminal degree, or have received equivalent professional recognition. They are at Northwestern for one year or less to study with Northwestern faculty, learn research techniques, use specialized facilities, or collaborate with faculty investigators. Visiting scholars may serve as co-investigators on grant applications or funded projects, but they may not serve as principal investigators. Visiting scholars are not employees of the University and are usually paid by their sponsoring organization. On occasion, where the situation warrants it, visiting scholars may be provided with supplemental funding from University or grant funds; such funding is considered financial aid for living and/or travel expenses and is not tied to services rendered to Northwestern.
Visiting predoctoral fellows are current degree-seeking graduate students from other institutions who are studying at Northwestern for short periods, working with faculty to learn research techniques or to use specialized facilities. Visiting predoctoral fellows are not employees of the University and are unpaid. On occasion, where the situation warrants it, they may be provided with supplemental funding from University or grant funds; such funding is considered financial aid for living and/or travel expenses and is not tied to services rendered to Northwestern. Under certain circumstances, visiting predoctoral fellows may be paid from sponsored programs through a subcontract to their home institution. Please see the policy on visiting predoctoral students from other US institutions of higher education and Northwestern sponsored programs for additional information. More information on Research Staff Appointments can be found at: RESEARCH at NORTHWESTERN http://www.research.northwestern.edu/policies/research-appointments/index.html | |
