Research Assistant Scientist

About the role

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Responsibilities

• Research related to a tomato project and assistance with the citrus project EPA and FDA regulations.
• Field sampling, extractions, and analysis of samples from a multi-year tomato project.
• Preparing documents for EPA submission and assessment for possible commercial citrus lines as well as label approval from the FDA.
• Contributing to the management of lab personnel.
• Participating in grant writing as a PI or co-PI on grant proposals serving as lead PI.

Requirements

• A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in the life sciences, plant science, or other closely related disciplines.
• Demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication and publication/dissemination of scholarly work in the field.
• Demonstrated experience in a research setting with analysis, visualization, and interpretation of large datasets, preferably of sensitive data types such as student information or patient data.
• Supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system and committed to UF core values.

Qualifications

• Postdoctoral experience is desirable.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Schedule

12-month non-tenure-accruing position

Contact Information

To apply, go online to Careers at UF and submit:

• A cover letter stating interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
• A curriculum vitae
• Contact information (including email addresses) for three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation
• Unofficial transcripts
• Research statement with a maximum of 1,500 words
• Teaching statement with a maximum of 1,000 words

Selected Candidate Information

The selected 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.

Additional Information

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).

Hiring is Contingent Upon Eligibility to Work in the US

University and Community Information

The University of Florida offers a variety of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities. The University enjoys a strong relationship with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee.