Research Assistant Scientist

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Public Health and Health Professions at the University of Florida, invites applications for one full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month non-tenure track Research Assistant Scientist position. The department is seeking a dynamic individual with a history of extramural grant funding and experience in community based participatory research. Primary responsibilities include all aspects of research including proposal development and submission, managing existing and new grants, expertise in qualitative research methods, scientific dissemination including development of presentations and manuscripts, development of knowledge translation activities for the lay population, scientific report writing for granting agencies, and co-supervising graduate students. A small, secondary responsibility may include participating in service activities as assigned by the department chair.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Research doctorate in sociology, anthropology, health services research, or public health.
• Experience interfacing with children and caregivers in a research intensive environment.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Proposal development and submission
• Managing existing and new grants
• Expertise in qualitative research methods
• Scientific dissemination including development of presentations and manuscripts
• Development of knowledge translation activities for the lay population
• Scientific report writing for granting agencies
• Co-supervising graduate students
• Participating in service activities as assigned by the department chair

Benefits

• health, dental and vision insurance
• state retirement plans
• a generous leave program
• tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree