To be used for Associate Research Scientist -
Today’s Date
Name, Suffix & Home Address
Dear Dr. ______:
We are writing to confirm the understanding between you and ColumbiaUniversity relating to the terms and conditions of your appointment as an Associate Research Scientist. This Agreement shall be effective from the date your employment at the University begins and continue in effect as long as you hold an appointment as a Associate Research Scientist of the University.
Compensation and Benefits. The Division of ______in the Department of Medicine shall pay you a salary in the amount of ______. In addition to your salary you will be entitled to the fringe benefits associated with Officers of Research as outlined in the ColumbiaUniversity’s Benefits in Brief.
Term and Termination.
(a) Your appointment will be for __ months {up to 12 months allowed} starting with the first day of your employment. Reappointment for subsequent terms shall be dependent upon many factors including funding, satisfactory progress in education and the performance of all duties, and is renewable for up to a total period of service of three years. If you will not be reappointed, you will be given 30 days notice of non-renewal.
(b) It is expected that you shall provide 30-days written notice should you decide to resign from your position prior to the end of your appointment period. Notice should be given toyour respective principal investigator and/ordivision chief.
(c)Upon termination of your appointment, it is expected that you shall fulfill all appropriate responsibilities, including the timely completion of research-related materials.
Duties. The specific scope and responsibilities of your position should be discussed with the principal investigator and/or division chief. It is expected that you will follow the protocols and procedures of the laboratory and that you will integrate with the staff to become a productive member of the division. All requests for time-off from the laboratory should be addressed to the principal investigator and/or division chief.
As an Officer of Research, you are subject to the policies and procedures governed by the Statues of Columbia University and dictated by the Faculty Handbook. A copy of the handbook can be located at:
If you have any questions about the above issues, please do not hesitate to contact me. We are looking forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
Division ChiefDonald W. Landry, MD, PhD
Samuel Bard Professor of Medicine
Department of Medicine
I accept the terms and conditions of this letter.
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Name, Suffix