Job Description

Job Overview
Assist the Principal Investigator in a given department or field. The incumbent will conduct research and/or analyze research data and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of the University of Cincinnati. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee.

Essential Functions
Conduct research experiments in a particular field within the pre-determined research scope and methodology.


Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research.


Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results.


Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing.


Keep informed of developments in field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.


Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed.


May teach techniques to others, train, and mentor junior research staff.


Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.


Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members as well.


Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education
Doctoral Degree in the appropriate field or discipline, or the recognized terminal degree, or the equivalent foreign equivalent.

Required Experience
In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline.


May require experience with specialized software programs.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
Sitting - Continuously


The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.



As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).