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Assistant Scientist

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, Cardiovascular, Cell Cultures, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Microscopy, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Pathogens, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Publications, Record Keeping, Staff Training, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Gainesville, FL
POSTED
Today
The Assistant Scientist will join a highly interactive and collaborative research team dedicated to advancing the understanding of how drugs of abuse and HIV infection impact the vasculature. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to innovative and interdisciplinary research focused on mechanisms of vascular injury and dysfunction across multiple organ systems. This is a non tenure track position.
Classification Title:Assistant Scientist
Classification Minimum Requirements:

A PhD in biology, biomedical science, biomedical engineering or other related engineering field, cardiovascular or science

Job Description:

The Assistant Scientist will join a highly interactive and collaborative research team to study the effects of drugs of abuse and HIV infection on the vasculature. The Assistant Scientist must be willing to work on several different projects involving infectious agents, drugs of abuse, and microfluidic models of the vasculature (lung, salivary glands, larynx, aorta, barriers of the CNS). In addition, the Assistant Scientist will be in charge of proper record keeping of methodology, experimental plan, results etc. It is also expected that the scientist will analyze data, perform analyses, present results, and prepare data for publication. The successful candidate will be encouraged to facilitate collaborative research efforts with other laboratories and to train laboratory personnel (including students) in research methods, procedures, and equipment.

This is a non-tenure track position.

Expected Salary:

$80,000

Required Qualifications:
  • Highly motivated individual capable of working independently or as part of a team.
  • Proficient in standard lab/office equipment and software, including MS Office. 
  • Willingness to work with infectious agents.
  • Experience with cell culture and animal models
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrate organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
  • Ability to keep accurate records of research performed to NIH standards.
  • Ability to interact with collaborators, which includes students, faculty, and staff.
Preferred:Experience with endothelial cells, computer-aided design modeling and software, microfluidic models, and microscopy
Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Applicants should apply online @ jobs.ufl.edu, and include a curriculum vitae, a letter outlining interests, and three letters of reference. The letters may also be sent directly to Dr. Allison Andrews, (

andrews.allison@ufl.edu

), Search Committee Chair, Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, and copy Stacey Oliver (oliversl@ufl.edu).

Final candidate will be required to provide an 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 institution outside the U.S. must be evaluated by a credentialing service approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES): http://naces.org/.

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

Health Assessment Required:Yes

 

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