Research Assistant Pool (OPS) for Computer Science Department

Job no: 495812
Position type: Temporary
Location: Pensacola - Main Campus
Division/Equivalent: Academic Affairs Division
School/Unit: Computer Science
Categories: Temporary, Computer Science

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Position Number: OPS
Position Title (Classification Title):  Research Assistant Pool (OPS) for Computer Science Department
Working Title:  Research Assistant
Job Summary: 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 the 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 Computer Science
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Minimum Qualifications: n/a
Position Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's of Science degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications based on professional experience and otherwise qualified to perform assigned duties.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with issues pertaining to research and scope of research projects; experience organizing resources, time management, and adhering to budgets associated with specific projects; skilled in the use of personal computer and related software applications; M.S. degree or higher.
Physical Demands:
  • Physical Requirements: No unusual physical requirement. Requires no heavy lifting and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
  • Impact of Deadlines: Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume, seasonal, and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
  • Standing: Occasionally
  • Walking: Occasionally
  • Sitting: Frequently
  • Reaching with hands and arms: Occasionally
  • Climbing or balancing: Never
  • Stooping: Never
  • Use of hands to handle objects: Frequently
  • Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally
  • Lifting up to 25lbs: Never
  • Lifting over 25lbs: Never
  • Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily
  • Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily
  • Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily
Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

This position requires a criminal background screen.
Number of Vacancies 5
Work Hours 10 to 28 hours a week
FTE Part-time
Salary Range $15.00 to $25.00 an hour depending on experience
Pay Basis Hourly
Closing Date: 05/23/2025
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. 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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Application close: Central Daylight Time

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