Research Associate (Finance)
Dept Number/Name: 0-6144-000 / Molecular Medicine
College Division: USFHealth-College of Medicine
Salary Plan: Faculty
Job Code/Title: 9166 / Research Associate
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $59,592
Position Number: 00058896
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
USF Health's mission is to envision and implement the future of health. It is the partnership of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the College of Public Health, the Taneja College of Pharmacy, the School of Biomedical Sciences and the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences; and the USF Physician's Group. USF is a global research university ranked 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities. For information regarding the USF Health, please visit our website at http://health.usf.edu/index.html The department of Molecular Medicine is a basic science department in the Morsani College of Medicine.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Department of Molecular Medicine is seeking candidates with a Ph.D. degree in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, or similar fields from an accredited institution and at least three years of postdoctoral research experience in experimental and behavioral neurobiology. Preference will be given for candidates who also possess basic molecular biology research with a background in in vitro and in vivo models of Alzheimer?s disease. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of academic research achievement or professional qualifications in the field specified above. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Research Associate.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will investigate molecular and behavioral outcomes in transgenic mouse that represent Alzheimer?s disease risk following alcohol exposure. Under the guidance of the PI, the Research Associate will lead a research project that focuses on alcohol effects on ApoE function. The Research Associate will participate in experimental design, data generation, interpretation and evaluation, and communication of results. They will also be expected to develop manuscript and grant writing skills and participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions, and presentations at national or international conferences. The Research Associate may be required to train and supervise junior lab members, develop new methodologies and protocols for research, and intellectually or experimentally contribute to other projects in the lab. The Research Associate will also be expected to take responsibility for a wide range of research activities to foster their growth into an independent investigator.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
- Master's degree from an accredited institution with demonstrated record of academic research achievement, or professional qualifications in the field of specialization above those which would be equivalent to the highest degree.
- Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Research Associate.
PREFERRED:
- Ph.D. degree in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, or similar fields from an accredited institution and at least three years of postdoctoral research experience in experimental and behavioral neurobiology.
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Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 38386
Posting Date: 12/12/2024
Posting End Date: 12/26/2024
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