Research Scientist

2 weeks ago


Gainesville, Florida, United States University of Florida Full time
Research Assistant Scientist

The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Florida College of Medicine is seeking a highly skilled Research Assistant Scientist to join Dr. Chakrabarty's team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and direct research to determine the mechanisms underlying the pathophysiological development of Alzheimer's disease-type neuropathology in mouse models of amyloid β and tau.
  • Independently design and execute rigorous, controlled, and sensitive data collection using various in vivo and in vitro methods.
  • Train and supervise lab staff in the execution of research methods and subsequent data analysis.
  • Serve as a liaison between the PI, lab staff, and collaborators to coordinate projects efficiently.
  • Independently synthesize results into peer-reviewed manuscripts and deliver results at conferences.
  • Aid the PI/supervisor in grant preparation and reporting.
  • Ensure complete understanding and compliance with laboratory regulations such as ACS, EH&S, IACUC, UF, State, and Federal guidelines.
  • Maintain accurate records and legal documentation required by institutional policies.
Requirements:
  • A doctoral degree in neuroscience or a closely related discipline with 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Expertise in designing, execution, and interpretation of in vivo experiments using surgical techniques is required.
  • Experience with high-end microscopes and data quantification is essential.
  • Ability to interpret high volume data, such as RNAseq, is desired.
  • A track record of peer-reviewed publications and independent funding is expected.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • The candidate is expected to coordinate experiments and collaborations between different labs and play a key role in developing new collaborations.
  • Activities will include directing and training new laboratory members, supervising and maintaining research data records and inventories, and managing purchase/budget needs.
  • This position will support the lab in preparing manuscripts, progress reports, and grants, providing opportunities for authorship or co-authorship in manuscripts.
  • Surgical expertise involving stereotactic implantation/delivery is an added benefit.
Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.


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