Job Description:

• Implements research projects as specified in the project plan.
• Collects data in accordance with ethical and technical principles.
• Applies appropriate quantitative, statistical, and/or qualitative methods for analysis and interpretation of data.
• Writes manuscripts for submission to professional and/or scientific journals or reports to the sponsoring agency.
• Collaborates with researchers, scholars and other stakeholders as relevant to the project.
• May contribute to applications for external funding as a co-principal investigator.
• May present at professional conferences and meetings in the relevant field.
• May have lead responsibility for discrete components of a larger project under the general direction of a senior or principal investigator.

Short Job Description:

• Doctoral or terminal degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited institution, plus some relevant experience, or Master's (or equivalent ) degree from an accredited institution, plus at least 3 years' relevant experience. In rare instances, a Bachelor's (or equivalent) degree from an accredited institution, plus at least 8 years' relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the research or scholarship process, data collection, analytical and statistical methods.
• Clinical, laboratory, training or field skills appropriate to the grant or contract.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research or scholarship independently or in a team.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient office software skills, including word-processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Demonstrated interest, skills, and experiences working with diverse groups.

Job Ref: S985P

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About Western Michigan University

One of the top-100 public universities in the United States, Western Michigan University is committed to being learner centered, discovery driven and globally engaged. Founded in 1903, what was once Western Michigan College became Michigan's fourth public university in 1957. Since then, WMU has undergone dramatic growth in size and stature. Today, the University offers more than 240 academic programs to students pursuing degrees through the doctoral level. More than 20 percent of its 25,000 students are enrolled in graduate course work, studying in disciplines ranging from atomic physics and graph theory to medieval literature and blind rehabilitation. Of 101 graduate offerings available, 30 lead to a doctoral degree.

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