Research Appointments

The process for all research appointments (non-NYU student) that are approved through the Office of Research is as follow (see process flow chart):

• Faculty begin by informing the department administrator of their request for a research position.
• Faculty prepares a job ad using the template. This needs to be completed at least one month before the expected hiring date. If a visa is required, please submit 6 weeks prior to ensure timely processing and hiring.
• Department sends the final draft of the job ad to Tandon Human Resources at soe-hr@nyu.edu for first review. Please note that individual faculty should not submit directly to Tandon Human Resources.
• Tandon Human Resources will send to Vice Dean for Research for final review and approval.
• The job ad will be published online in Interfolio (requires a minimum of five (5) business days).
• All appointments are fully onsite.
• Adhering to ethical guidelines and safety protocols.
• New research appointment hires must strictly adhere to the position title, description, and salary range specified in the job advertisement approved for posting in Interfolio.

All research appointments agree to abide by all applicable NYU policies for NYU Washington Square and NYU’s nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policies, conflicts of interest policies and intellectual property policies.

Once the faculty/department has selected a candidate, the following steps are needed to generate an appointment letter.

• The Dept. Administrator enters the Research Appointment information into their department’s Adobe Upload spreadsheet, and sends an email to TandonVDR@nyu.edu to inform them of the upload.
• The Office of Research initiates the Adobe process which includes approval and/or signature in the following order:
  • Senior Administrative Manager (Office of Research)
  • Department Administrator.
  • Vice Dean of Research.
  • Research Candidate.
• Once the document has all the approval/signatures, a copy of the completed document will automatically (from Adobe) be sent to the Department Chair, Department. Administrator, Research Associate, soe-hr@nyu.edu and TandonVDR@nyu.edu.
• The Office of Research uploads a copy of the completed Adobe Research Appointment letter into the department’s Professional Researcher folder in NYU Box.
• Tandon Human Resources and Department Administrator will begin processing the appointment.

Part Time Salary Information

• Paid an hourly rate and for a maximum of 27 hours per week (non-NYU student).
• Effective September 1, 2024, the minimum hourly salary requirement for those that hold a Ph.D. is $34.34.
• Effective September 1, 2024, the minimum hourly salary requirement for those without a Ph.D. degree is $26.37.
• There is no fringe benefit with this position.
• Template for part-time Research Appointment offer letter.

Full Time Salary Information

• Maximum of 35 hours per week (non-NYU student)
• Effective September 1, 2024, those that hold a Ph.D. degree, the required minimum salary level is $62,500.
• Effective September 1, 2024, those without a Ph.D. degree, the required minimum salary level is $48,000.
• Template for the full-time Research Appointments offer letter.

Note: Full-time Research Intern available during the summer term only.

For a non-NYU Ph.D. student or post-doctoral graduate conducting academic research. The individual is often part of a non-NYU degree program or a recent PhD graduate.

Research Scholar responsibilities may include:

• Synthesizing literature
• Data collection and analysis
• Collaboration with other researchers
• Participation in publications and proposals
• Contribution to fundamental research

Research Scholars are supported by externally sponsored projects or other non-appropriated university funds, and are often supervised by the principal investigator (or co-PI) of the externally sponsored project.

This is an entry level researcher hired to work on a specific research project. This is not a training position.  

Research Associate responsibilities may include:

• Adherence to ethical guidelines and safety protocols in research
• Designing and executing research studies
• Data collection, analysis, and interpretation
• Collaboration with other researchers
• Assistance in writing grant proposals and research papers.

Research Associates are supported by externally sponsored projects or other non-appropriated university funds, and are often supervised by the principal investigator (or co-PI) of the externally sponsored project.

A mid to senior-level professional who conducts independent or leading-edge research, often on long-term or strategic projects. The individual usually has several years of postdoctoral or industrial research experience.

Research Scientist responsibilities may include:

• Project coordinator
• Supervision of other research staff
• Conducting scientific research
• Conceptualization, design, and execution of research projects or experiments.
• Data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Co-authorship on publications
• Participation in research proposals and grant applications.
• Operating and maintaining research equipment.
• Collaborating with other researchers.

Research Scientists are supported by externally sponsored projects or other non-appropriated university funds, and often work in collaboration with the principal investigator (or co-PI) of the externally sponsored project.

This position focuses on applying engineering principles to support research. Often more practical and technical. A Research Engineer focuses on application and implementation of research ideas, often aligned with industry or lab projects.

Research Engineers responsibilities may include:

• Setting up experimental protocols or data collection tools for a study
• Participation in building prototypes
• Using engineering software and tools for project specific goals.
• Prepare technical documentation, research reports, and design schematics
• Contribute to publications and patent applications
• Assist in managing project timelines, deliverables, and resource planning
• Identify technical challenges and propose solutions to align with project goals.
• Maintain lab equipment.

For inquiries, please email TandonVDR@nyu.edu.