Assistant Scientist- Department of Neurosurgery

Classification Title:

Assistant Scientist

Job Description:

Conducting Research

• Literature Review and Analysis: Engage with current scientific literature to inform research directions. Actively contribute new ideas, engage in scientific discussions, and provide expertise to explore novel concepts.
• Research and Publication: Conduct original research, analyze data, and contribute to manuscript and grant writing. Develop and publish abstracts and articles to disseminate research findings. Present data at scientific meetings and conferences.
• Grant Application: Submit proposals to secure research funding.
• Immunological Experiments: Perform a range of immunological experiments and data analysis, including but not limited to flow cytometry, qPCR, ELISA, and animal imaging.
• Advanced Data Analysis: Conduct Next-Gen Sequencing data analysis and Single Cell RNA-seq analysis to advance research objectives.

Supervising and Teaching/Mentoring

• Student Mentorship: Mentor and teach undergraduate students in UF scientific programs, fostering their development and encouraging their involvement in research activities.
• Supervision of Scholars: Supervise visiting scholars and technologists engaged in relevant research, ensuring a productive and collaborative environment.
• Lab Environment Management: Contribute to maintaining a positive lab environment, promoting a spirit of collaboration and mutual support among team members.

Expected Salary:

$58,609-$65,000

Minimum Requirements:

M.D., Ph.D. or M.D/Ph.D.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ph. D in Biology, immunology, or cancer biology and immunotherapy.
• Expertise in immunological assays.
• Expertise in molecular biology and gene editing.
• Expertise in multiplex immunohistochemistry analysis.
• Expertise in Single-Cell RNA-seq analysis.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For consideration, please complete an application and include a cover letter, resume and the names and email addresses of three to five references.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:
Yes

Advertised: 19 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 03 Oct 2024 Eastern Daylight Time