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Assistant Scientist

Inside Higher Ed
Gainesville, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Job No: 539216

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Health Care Administration/Support, Medicine/Physicians

Department: 29080100 - MD-PATHOLOGY-GENERAL

Job Description

Classification Title:

Assistant Scientist

Classification Minimum Requirements:

A PhD in biology, biomedical science, biomedical engineering or other related engineering field, cardiovascular or science

Job Description:

The Assistant Scientist will join a highly interactive and collaborative research team to study the effects of drugs of abuse and HIV infection on the vasculature. The Assistant Scientist must be willing to work on several different projects involving infectious agents, drugs of abuse, and microfluidic models of the vasculature (lung, salivary glands, larynx, aorta, barriers of the CNS). In addition, the Assistant Scientist will be in charge of proper record keeping of methodology, experimental plan, results etc. It is also expected that the scientist will analyze data, perform analyses, present results, and prepare data for publication. The successful candidate will be encouraged to facilitate collaborative research efforts with other laboratories and to train laboratory personnel (including students) in research methods, procedures, and equipment.

Expected Salary:

$80,000

Required Qualifications:

  • Highly motivated individual capable of working independently or as part of a team.
  • Proficient in standard lab/office equipment and software, including MS Office.
  • Willingness to work with infectious agents.
  • Experience with cell culture and animal models
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrate organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
  • Ability to keep accurate records of research performed to NIH standards.
  • Ability to interact with collaborators, which includes students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred:

Experience with endothelial cells, computer-aided design modeling and software, microfluidic models, and microscopy

Special Instructions To Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

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

Applicants should apply online @ jobs.ufl.edu, and include a curriculum vitae, a letter outlining interests, and three letters of reference. The letters may also be sent directly to Dr. Allison Andrews, (andrews.allison@ufl.edu), Search Committee Chair, Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, and copy Stacey Oliver (oliversl@ufl.edu ).

Health Assessment Required:

Yes

Applications Close: 03 April 2026

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/539216

Our Commitment:

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. 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 Accessibility at UF.

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