Research Assistant Scientist

Classification Title:

Research Assistant Scientist

Job Description:

The Department of Physical Therapy in the College of Public Health and Health Professions at the University of Florida invites qualified individuals to apply for a Research Assistant Scientist position. This new position is a 12-month, full-time (1.0 FTE) non-tenure track faculty position. The department is seeking a dynamic individual with extramural grant funding and a strong publication record. The applicant is expected to be a scientist with expertise in respiratory neural control that enjoys working in a highly collaborative environment and interacts effectively with a diverse and multidisciplinary group of faculty, staff, researchers, clinicians, and trainees.

UF Physical Therapy: The academic environment at UF is exceptional, with rigorous academic programs, state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, and a large offering of clinical and research seminars and conferences. The Department of Physical Therapy faculty is strongly committed to excellence in both research and teaching, and has received numerous national teaching and research awards. The Department offers two educational programs: an entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program and training in Rehabilitation Sciences (PhD).

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with education, skills and experience.

The University of Florida (UF) offers an exceptional benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance; state retirement plans; a generous leave program; and tuition assistance. UF is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. For more information on benefits, please visit HR Benefits and Rewards (ufl.edu) .

Minimum Requirements:

PhD Degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

Expertise in respiratory physiology and neurobiology

Current grant funding and an excellent publication record

Advanced post-doctoral training

Knowledge of spinal cord biology

Experience in cell and molecular methods applied to the central nervous system.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your CV, letter of interest, and list of references.

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

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/

If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 TDD. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted according to Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required:
Yes

Advertised: 22 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 05 Sep 2024 Eastern Daylight Time