Assistant Research Scientist
University of Florida
- Gainesville, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
Job Description:The is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit .This is a 12-month non-tenure-accruing position that will be 100 % research available in the Microbiology and Cell Science Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the project. Duties will include:
- Design and complete projects that use advanced statistical and analytic tools to develop, integrate and evaluate large educational data sets gathered from multiple sources and repositories to address factors that affect STEM education according to the scope, needs, and direction of a multi-year funded project
- Collaborate effectively with multiple internal and external partners to procure data, manage scholarships and student programs, establish policies, and report results
- Maintain compliance with data security, FERPA regulations, submit and revise IRB protocols
- Meet all reporting, dissemination, and data collection needs required by the project
- Proposal development for extramural funding as relevant to the project goals
- Collect, analyze, interpret, and build databases for large complex datasets and create visualizations
- Engage in scholarship of using data and statistical tools to improve retention and success of students
- Present and publish research findings at meetings and in peer-reviewed journals
- Implement a prospective database and long-term tracking strategy
- Participate in related activities and research projects as needed
- Participate in other aspects of the NSF S-STEM grant as needed
Expected Salary:Commensurate with Education and Experience
Minimum Requirements:A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in the life sciences, Science Education, Data Science, a quantitative social science, or other closely related disciplines is required. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication and publication/dissemination of their scholarly work in their field. The candidate should have 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. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to of excellence, discovery & innovation, inclusion, freedom & civility, community, and stewardship.
Preferred Qualifications:Preference given to candidates with experience in science education research (program reviews, learning assessment, retention studies) and programming skills with data science tools (e.g. SAS, R, SPSS or Python). Experience with SQL is a plus. Experience with managing a multi-year federally funded STEM education project is a plus.
Special Instructions to Applicants:For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit materials by March 30, 2024. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined.NominationsNominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to:Please refer to Requisition # 530535Jennifer DrewChair, Search and Screen CommitteeUniversity of FloridaMicrobiology and Cell SciencePO Box 110700Gainesville), FL 32611Telephone: 3523921906Facsimile: 3528460950Application Information
- Individuals wishing to apply should go online to
- Cover letter that states applicant's interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
- Curriculum vitae
- Contact information (including email addresses) for 3 individuals willing to write letters of recommendation
- Unofficial transcripts
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