Job Summary

Job Description

Guest Investigator status may be granted to researchers with paid positions from other institutions, agencies or industry who desire to conduct collaborative research at WHOI. Guest Investigators are not salaried; rather, these appointments are a courtesy to assist in collaboration and afford the researcher access to WHOI facilities and services. Guest Investigators may not submit proposals through the Institution except as detailed in the Eligibility to Serve as Principal Investigator Policy.

Process:

Guest Investigator appointments are initiated by written request, with the candidate’s curriculum vitae and an Authorization to Invite a Guest Investigator form (see Appendix 6) from the hosting member of the Scientific or Technical Staff. If the Department Chair or Center Director approves the appointment, the materials are forwarded to Human Resources for review and approval. The Institution Visiting Scholar/Guest Investigator Authorization form (see Appendix 5) must indicate if the appointment will have a fixed expiration date or if it is anticipated that there will be a long-term relationship between the host and the Guest Investigator. Long- term appointments will not expire, but Human Resources will, on an annual basis, require the Department Administrator or Manager to confirm that the relationship still exists. A report of Guest Investigator appointments is sent by Human Resources to the Deputy Director and VP for Research for information purposes annually.

Payment:

Under special circumstances and with approval by the WHOI sponsor, the Department, and Human Resources, Guest Investigators may receive one or more of the following:

• Reimbursement for actual travel expenses (original itemized receipts required)
• Reimbursement for lodging and housing rental not to exceed Falmouth GSA
• Lodging rates (zip code 02540) (original itemized receipts are required).
• Expenses must be approved in advance by the sponsor of the Guest
• Investigator
• Per diem of not more than Falmouth GSA rates (zip code 02540) for all other
• incidental living expenses.

Any of these payments are available only to Guests who have a permanent address that is more than 50 miles from Woods Hole and only when said payments will assist them in residing in the Woods Hole area during their appointment. (see Procedures for Payment for Guest Investigators and Institution Visiting Scholars) - A Guest Investigator may be considered for employment via the appropriate employment procedures.

Additional Job Requirements

WHOI accepts applications on a rolling basis - applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure full consideration. While we will continue to review applications until the position is filled, and early applicants may have an advantage in the selection process.

EEO Statement

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