Research Faculty

Research Ranks

A three-rank system exists for those researchers who typically hold the terminal degree and postdoctorate experience (or its equivalent) and who are employed by Indiana University for strictly research responsibilities. It is suggested that the research ranks be given the following rank codes and titles:

  • RS3 Assistant Scientist (or Assistant Scholar)*
  • RS2 Associate Scientist (or Associate Scholar)*
  • RS1 Senior Scientist (or Senior Scholar)*

*The choice of Scientist or Scholar would be determined by discipline.

The three-rank system is regarded as a career ladder framework, with appropriate policies and procedures for appointment, annual review, and promotion.

At IUPUI, Scientists may be given the title of Research Professor (Assistant, Associate or Senior), if appropriate in the venues from which funding is being sought.

Reseach Associates and Postdoctoral Fellows

The title of Research Associate is limited to those research personnel who are not qualified for a research rank but whose positions call for full-time research under the supervision of a faculty member or a person holding a research rank. Persons working at the University as postdoctoral fellows shall be designated as postdoctoral fellows.