Research Assistant Scientist
Job Description:The department of Neuroscience at the University of Florida College of Medicine is searching for Research Assistant Scientist to join Dr. Chakrabarty team.
The successful candidate will develop and direct research to determine the mechanisms under the pathophysiological development of Alzheimer’s disease-type neuropathology in mouse models of amyloid β and tau.
As part of this, the successful candidate will 1) Independently determine and develop appropriate methods to allow for rigorous, controlled, and sensitive data collection using a variety of in vivo and in vitro methods, 2) Train and supervise lab staff in the execution of research methods and the subsequent data analysis, 3) Serve as a liaison between PI, lab staff, and collaborators to coordinate projects in an efficient manner, and 4) Independently synthesize results into peer-reviewed manuscripts and also deliver results at conferences. The successful candidate is expected to aid the PI/supervisor in grant preparation and reporting. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for 1) Complete understanding and compliance with laboratory regulations such as ACS, EH&S, IACUC, UF, State and Federal guidelines, and 2) Maintenance of accurate records and legal documentation required by institutional policies such as biological, chemical, and radiation safety policies. The successful candidate will be expected to accomplish the above duties independently, with regular communication with the PI/supervisor.
Expected Salary:$53,000.00-$55,000.00
Minimum Requirements:A doctoral degree in neuroscience, or a closely related discipline with 5 years of relevant experience.
Expertise in designing, execution, and interpretation of in vivo experiments using surgery techniques is required. The candidate should have additional experience in the use of high-end microscopes and data quantification. Ability to interpret high volume data, such as RNAseq and willingness to expand the applicability of these techniques is desired. The individual is expected to have a track record of peer-reviewed publications and independent funding. Extensive knowledge of data analysis is essential.
Preferred Qualifications:The candidate is expected to coordinate experiments and collaborations between different labs and also play a key role in developing new collaborations. Activities will include directing and training new laboratory members, as well as supervising and maintaining research data records and inventories, and managing the purchase/budget needs. This position will support the lab in preparing manuscripts, progress reports, and grants, which opens an opportunity to gain authorship or co-authorship in manuscripts. Along with general laboratory rodent handling and drug administration, surgical expertise involving stereotactic implantation/delivery will be an added benefit.
Special Instructions to Applicants:In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
The 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 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/
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This is a time limited position.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required: YES