At UTDallas we use research scientist and senior research scientist.
On Sat, 8 Jun 1996, Research Administration Discussion Group wrote:

> I have a department chair who is trying to bring to campus a retired
> professor from another institution so that this professor can continue
> his research and work with departmental faculty.  He will also be writing
> research grants.  We are trying to determine what title to give to this
> person.  One title suggested was "research professor".  However our VPAA
> raised a concern with using "professor" in that it might look as if we
> were trying to hire a faculty member when no slot was approved.  Other
> title suggestions have been "research fellow" and "research scientist".
> Has anyone had this situation?  What titles have been used at your
> institutions?
>
> You may e-mail me directly at my address.  I will compile any responses
> and post them to the discussion list.
>
> Myra Norman, Director
> Office of Sponsored Programs
> Middle Tennessee State University
> Voice:  (615) 898-5176
> email:  xxxxxx@mtsu.edu
>

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Dr. Marianne Rinaldo Woods
Office of Sponsored Projects
University of Texas at Dallas
Phone: 214-883-2313
Fax: 214-883-2310
E-mail: xxxxxx@utdallas.edu
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