Research Scientist

Salary Setting

Include the Compensation Analyst as part of the salary review/setting process.

Approval Path

The promotion and hire cases remain within the Division. These cases do not require review and approval by the Lab Staff Committee and the Lab Director’s office.

Hire Case Documents

1.     Case Cover Sheet template

List points of contacts, required case documents, and the responsible person completing each document. Typically, the case is organized in a single PDF by administrative support

2.     Statement of Referees' Affiliations template

A template for the responsible manager to provide information regarding the letter writers and their affiliation with the candidate. This template includes the reference criteria

3.     Contributions to IDEA Statement Request

If required by the Division -  Provide a statement that addresses the three questions listed in IDEA statement prompt

4.     Letter of Solicitation Reference letter template

A letter for the Division Director (or designee) to solicit for references. It includes the hire evaluation criteria

5.     Hire Evaluation Memo template

A template for the Search Committee Chair to write an assessment on the candidate’s suitability for hire. This requires approval by the Division Staff Committee Chair and Division Director

6.     Position Description Template

Supervisors should work with their Division HR Partners to create position descriptions.

Career-track to career promotion process - Refer to timeline and process overview for guidance

1.     Case Cover Sheet template

List points of contacts, required case documents, and the responsible person completing each document. Typically, the case is organized in a single PDF by administrative support

2.     Request for Supporting Documents email template

A template for the responsible manager to solicit documents (e.g., Description of Research) from the candidate. This document is not part of the case

4.     Contributions to IDEA Statement Request

If required by the Division -  Provide a statement that addresses the three questions listed in IDEA statement prompt

5.     Description of Research template

A template for the candidate to provide details about their research accomplishments and suitability for promotion

6.     Statement of Referees' Affiliations template

A template for the responsible manager to provide information regarding the letter writers and their affiliation with the candidate. This template includes the reference criteria

7.     Letter of Solicitation Reference letter template

A letter for the Division Director (or designee) to solicit for references. It includes the hire evaluation criteria

8.     Promotional Evaluation Memo template

A template for the responsible  manager to write an assessment on the candidate’s suitability for promotion. This requires approval by the Division Staff Committee Chair and Division Director

9.     Position Description Template

Supervisors should work with their Division HR Partners to create position descriptions.