This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time bases, up to 20 hours per week. If you are applying as a Federal Work-Study student, a Federal Work-Study permit or award letter for the Fall 2025 semester is required and must be uploaded electronically to be considered for this position.

The College of Medicine’s Office of Research is seeking a motivated Federal Work Study Student Developer or Student Assistant to support the ongoing development and enhancement of vital data platforms. These platforms power essential research functions providing quick access to research metrics, grant data, and institutional insights that drive faculty productivity and administrative decisions.

In this hands-on role, you will assist with system maintenance, improve existing features, and help implement new functionality. This is an excellent opportunity for a student pursuing technical credentials to gain real-world experience in a high-impact research environment.

About This Role

$15 - $20 per hour; commensurate on education and experience.

This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through Federal Work-Study (FWS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time bases, up to 20 hours per week. If you are applying as a Federal Work-Study student, a Federal Work-Study permit or award letter for the Fall 2025 semester is required and must be uploaded electronically to be considered for this position.

Ideal candidate will possess:

• Federal Work-Study students with Federal Work-Study permit or award letter for the Fall 2025 semester
• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or a related technical field
• Experience with one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript, SQL)
• Familiarity with web development frameworks or libraries (e.g., React, Django, Flask)
• Understanding of relational databases and basic data modeling concepts
• Experience with version control tools such as Git
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Interest in academic research, data analytics, or higher education systems
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently on assigned tasks
• Previous experience working on software projects in a team or academic setting is a plus

We welcome all interested candidates to apply. Please note that priority consideration will be given to students who are eligible for Federal Work Study. If you are applying as a Federal Work-Study student, a Federal Work-Study permit or award letter for the Fall 2025 semester is required and must be uploaded electronically to be considered for this position.

In order to be considered, please upload the following documents with your application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references
• Federal Work Study Award for the academic year

Students seeking FWS jobs should print/screenshot a copy of their Financial Aid Award page, which contains the Federal Work Study award as proof of FWS eligibility. To locate your Financial Aid Award Page, go to https://one.uf.edu/financialaid/aidyear. Please contact Student Financial Aid if you have any questions regarding your eligibility. 

This is a time limited position.

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