Assistant Scientist-Department of Neurosurgery-Immunotherapy

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

1d•$65,000 - $68,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Scientist will be responsible for leading and managing research projects within the Department of Neurosurgery-Immunotherapy. This role involves supervising and mentoring trainees, designing and conducting complex experiments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The Assistant Scientist will also play a key role in grant proposal preparation and the dissemination of research findings through publications and presentations.

Requirements

MD, PhD, or MD/PhD in immunology, Cancer Biology, or other related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience in immunotherapy
Ability to work well with a team
Ability to inspire students
Desire to maintain regulatory compliance
Professionalism, working in the lab onsite/in person.
Professionalism and ability to communicate effectively while maintaining a joyful work environment

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other research trainees, providing guidance on experimental design, laboratory techniques, data analysis, research practices, and professional development.
Coordinate and lead laboratory meetings, research discussions, journal clubs, and collaborative meetings with internal and external research teams.
Foster a collaborative and productive research environment that promotes scientific excellence, professional growth, and adherence to laboratory standards and expectations.
Oversee research projects and laboratory operations, ensuring that activities remain aligned with the laboratory's scientific mission, research objectives, and strategic goals.
Independently design, conduct, and troubleshoot complex experiments that are critical to the laboratory's research mission.
Apply and oversee a broad range of advanced research methodologies, including cell culture, animal surgery, immunofluorescence, flow cytometry, histology, PCR, Western blotting, MRI imaging, spectroscopy, RNA extraction and sequencing, immunotherapy, and dendritic cell culture.
Collect, analyze, and interpret complex experimental data using appropriate statistical approaches and contribute to the development of scientifically rigorous conclusions.
Ensure compliance with applicable institutional and regulatory requirements, including maintaining appropriate approvals and adherence to IACUC protocols and other research-related regulations.
Oversee laboratory purchasing and resource management, including the procurement of research supplies, equipment, and animals, while ensuring responsible and efficient use of laboratory resources.
Assist with the management and oversight of grant funds, including monitoring expenditures, supporting budget planning, and identifying opportunities for new research funding.
Identify relevant funding opportunities and contribute to the preparation and submission of grant proposals, including developing scientific content, figures, supporting documentation, and other proposal materials.
Lead and contribute to the preparation of abstracts, manuscripts, publications, presentations, and other scientific communications to disseminate research findings.
Prepare high-quality figures, presentations, and other scientific materials to support publications, grant submissions, scientific meetings, and collaborative research initiatives.