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Research Faculty

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This section provides resources for research faculty at Virginia Tech.    Frequently asked questions, faculty ranks, guidelines, types of appointments and more are covered.

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Research Faculty Frequently Asked Questions
Research Faculty Ranks
Non-Professorial Research Faculty Restructure
Faculty Handbook and Employee Resources
Research Faculty Hiring Procedures
Guidelines for the Hiring of Postdoctoral Associates
Principal Investigator Status
Types of Appointments
Research Faculty Promotion Guidelines
Research Faculty Salary Adjustment Guidelines
Research Salary Data