The University of Florida’s Department of Pediatrics is seeking a full-time Assistant Scientist to pursue a career in the Department of Pediatrics, Child Health Research Institute. This is a non-tenure accruing, single mission faculty level position.

The Research Laboratory of Dr. Michael McIntosh seeks a highly motivated researcher to join a team exploring the roles of novel infectious agents in diseases of unknown etiology or emerging epidemiology. Research emphasis is on using genomics, transcriptomics, capture-seq, and capture-MS platforms to study gene regulatory networks associated with gammaherpesvirus infections, and to discover new viruses at the human, animal, or vector interface in the context of immunocompromise or cancer. The position requires working with infectious human and animal viruses, viral vector production, molecular biology, cell biology, cell culture maintenance, and bioinformatics.

The ideal candidate should have experience in the following: Molecular Biology, LINUX/UNIX, Python scripting, MySQL, R, metagenomics, transcriptomics, epigenetics, statistics, mutational analysis of human genomes, and Epstein-Barr virus research.

Job duties include:

1. Developing innovative research ideas

2. Designing and conducting studies to develop lead candidates for gene therapy

3. Collecting and interpreting data

4. Assisting in project planning and management

5. Submitting progress reports and peer reviewed publications

6. Presenting research results at scientific meetings

7. Training of other personnel

8. Participating in administrative and scientific meetings on and off campus

Successful candidates will need to have a PhD in a related discipline, and 4 or more years of experience working in virology.

The University of Florida (UF) is a top-tier research university with $900 million of annual research funding. UF is among the nation's top five ranked public universities, according to the latest U.S. News and World Report. University of Florida Health (UF Health) is the Southeast’s most comprehensive academic health center, unique for our diverse constellation of health colleges, centers and institutes, and our hospitals, faculty practices and patient care programs.

Gainesville is a diverse, vibrant, sun drenched university city with a low cost of living, Division I NCAA sports, and no state income tax. The city is known for its nature parks, sport events, museums, mild winters and warm summers, and central location for day trips to beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, theme parks including Disney World, and other cities including Orlando and Tampa.

Commensurate with education and experience.

This position is eligible for great benefits, including health, life, dental, vision, and disability insurances plans, and 403(b) SUSORP retirement plan.

Ph.D. in a related discipline, and 4 or more years of experience working in virology.

The ideal candidate should have experience in the following: Molecular Biology, LINUX/UNIX, Python scripting, MySQL, R, metagenomics, transcriptomics, epigenetics, statistics, mutational analysis of human genomes, and Epstein-Barr virus research.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.