OPS Research Assistant Pool Posting
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Job no: 495881
Work type: Temporary
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Categories: Temporary, Biology
The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 1-850-474-2694 (voice) or 1-850-857-6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.
Please review job requirements carefully. Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: https://careers.uwf.edu. For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or jobs@uwf.edu.
Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.
| Position Title (Classification Title): | OPS Research Assistant Pool Posting, Other Professional (Support/Service) |
| Working Title: | Research Assistant |
| Job Summary: | The responsibilities of the Research Assistant are research-related. Research Assistants provide professional-level support related to research and creative activities that contribute to the mission of the department, under direct supervision by the chair. Examples of responsibilities Serves in a research capacity for a specified department or project within the university, which may include the following duties and responsibilities: • Performs tasks related to specific function/program assigned • Assumes responsibilities and assists faculty members in research and creative activities for a designated research area • Develops work plans in accordance with research objectives • Assists in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data and/or research findings • Assists with development and evaluation of materials related to the scope of the research project • Assists in specialized administrative, technical, or editorial duties connected to research and creative activities • Prepares reports as needed • Supervises/coordinates participants for data collection • Supervises/coordinates scoring of project data • Completes other tasks as assigned by the principal investigator(s) • Works on supporting ongoing research grants and assisting faculty with developing new grant applications. |
| Department | Biology |
| FLSA: | Non-Exempt |
| Minimum Qualifications: | • Experience with issues pertaining to research and scope of research projects • Experience with higher education research principles and practices • Experience with establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and faculty • Skilled with organizing resources and establishing priorities • Skilled with planning, organization, coordination of activities • Skilled in the use of personal computer and related software applications • Strong verbal and written communication skills |
| Position Qualifications: | • Experience with issues pertaining to research and scope of research projects • Experience with higher education research principles and practices • Experience with establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and faculty • Skilled with organizing resources and establishing priorities • Skilled with planning, organization, coordination of activities • Skilled in the use of personal computer and related software applications • Strong verbal and written communication skills |
| Preferred Qualifications | Knowledge of dementia and related disorders, Knowledge of tau protein metabolism, Knowledge of phage-display, Knowledge of PCR |
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| Number of Vacancies | Multiple |
| Work Hours | 20/week |
| FTE | 0.5 |
| Salary Range | $15 |
| Pay Basis | Hourly |
| Closing Date: | February 10, 2025 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu. The department is building an applicant pool for temporary to permanent part-time or full-time opportunities. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis. |
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