Research Assistant Scientist – Entomology

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The University of Florida seeks a Research Assistant Scientist in its Entomology and Nematology Department. This is a 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty appointment that is 100% research with the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station. The scientist will work closely with project investigators on insect science research and related bioinformatics analyses, potentially combining benchwork with streamlined bioinformatic operations to retrieve biologically relevant information from complex datasets, including insect transcriptomics, proteomics, predicted protein structures, and phage display library screens.

The position has two primary responsibilities: developing and advancing an independent portfolio of extramurally funded research in collaboration with departmental faculty, staff, and trainees; and supporting existing extramurally funded grants and related publications. The appointee is expected to contribute integrally to current awards while building independent and collaborative research activity.

The position is time-limited, with initial funding for a one-year appointment. Continued employment is possible if extramural funding is secured individually or through collaborative research. The Entomology and Nematology Department has faculty in Gainesville and at research and education centers around Florida.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Entomology or a closely related discipline; foreign equivalent accepted.
• Evidence of collaborative research.
• Strong publication record.
• Demonstrated experience in computational biology and statistics, including protein structural analysis.
• Demonstrated experience in insect molecular biology.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
• Support for the mission of the Land-Grant system.
• Commitment to UF core values.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral experience.
• Demonstrated ability to procure extramural research funding.
• Experience mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advance a portfolio of extramurally funded research in collaboration with departmental faculty, staff, and trainees.
• Support existing extramurally funded grants and associated publications.
• Conduct insect science-related research and associated bioinformatics analyses in collaboration with project investigators.
• Apply bioinformatic operations to retrieve biologically relevant information from complex datasets, potentially including transcriptomics, proteomics, predicted protein structures, and phage display library screens.
• Contribute to current extramural awards and build independent and collaborative research activity.

What This Job Offers

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