Fire Safety Technician II
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71010000 - EHS-ENVR - HLTH - SAFETY-ADMIN
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Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
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Perform monthly/annual inspections of portable fire extinguishers, fire hoses, and pre-engineered fire suppression systems in various buildings/locations on-campus and off campus. Complete required swap-outs of extinguishers needing 6-year or 12-year maintenance. Responsible for recognizing discrepancies and recommending the correct types of fire extinguishers required for fire protection in all hazard areas, including special and high hazard areas (i.e., laboratories, flammable storage, electrical, etc.) in accordance with state fire code requirements for all locations assigned to route. Perform related duties for the efficient operation of the Fire Equipment Services Unit. Walk five (5) to 10 miles per day, carry 60 pounds (lbs.) (up to six 5 lb. ABC extinguishers or two 10 lb. ABC extinguishers), climb ladders, traverse steps, and have a safe/acceptable driving record. Work in high, dark, and/or enclosed spaces. Maintain 100% completion rate of monthly fire equipment inspections on assigned route. Must be able to qualify for licensure as a Class C Equipment Dealer in the State of Florida. |
Postdoctoral Associate in Chemistry/Biology
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16120100 - LS-CHEMISTRY-GENERAL
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Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
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A Post-doctoral associate in molecular biology, NGS sequencing, bioinformatics, nanopore sequencing is available under the supervision of Dr. Feng Tang in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville, FL. Leveraging Sequencing and Proteomics techniques to study how DNA damage induced by environmental exposure and endogenous metabolism contribute to cancer and aging related diseases. |
OPS Research Technician
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16120100 - LS-CHEMISTRY-GENERAL
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Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
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An OPS technician position is available in Dr. Feng Tang's laboratory in the Department of Chemistry to support ongoing research projects leveraging Sequencing and Proteomics techniques to study how DNA damage induced by environmental exposure and endogenous metabolism contributes to cancer and aging related diseases. |
Visiting Assistant Professor
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16060000 - LS-ASTRONOMY
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Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
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The Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida invites applications for a position at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2025. This is a nine-month, non-tenure-accruing position, to be renewed on a year-to-year basis, contingent on funding, for a maximum of two years. For full consideration, applications must be received by June 5, 2025. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates should have demonstrated teaching experience and be committed to teaching excellence. The successful candidate will teach a combination of introductory and upper-level undergraduate courses, with an expected teaching load of two courses per semester. Experience with small telescopes is beneficial but not required.
Candidates are also expected to be engaged in research as part of this appointment and should have an ongoing research program that can be continued at the University of Florida. The successful applicant will gain access to UF's world-class research facilities and telescopes (www.astro.ufl.edu/research/telescopes), including the 10.4-m Gran Telescopio Canarias in Spain, the Dharma survey telescope in Arizona, and the MINERVA Australis exoplanet RV array. The successful applicant is encouraged to participate in and contribute to UF’s newly founded Astraeus Space Institute, which supports space-based research across many disciplines. UF is home to HiPerGator, one of the most powerful high-performance computers at a US public university (https://www.rc.ufl.edu/about/hipergator/). |
Post Doctoral Associate
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32040000 - PH-CELL AND SYS PHARM
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Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
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A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Catherine Marcinkiewcz, Ph.D. at the University of Florida starting June 1, 2025. Research in the Marcinkiewcz lab focuses on unraveling neural circuit mechanisms underlying addiction and neurodegenerative disease and using multi-level approaches that include fiber photometry, patch-clamp electrophysiology, optogenetics and chemogenetics, spatial transcriptomics, and 3D imaging. We are interested in the role of serotonin systems in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease and the intersection between AD and neuropsychiatric disorders. Highly enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals with a strong background in systems neuroscience, behavioral genetics, molecular mechanisms of disease and/or neuropharmacology are encouraged to apply. This position is in-person and is not eligible for remote work. |