Assistant Scientist

• PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree in biomedical sciences.
• Completion of postdoctoral training with an outstanding publication record.
• Innovative research plan relevant to molecular biology and biochemistry.

The Department of Medicine invites applications for a full-time, non–tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Scientist level in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine.

The successful candidate will work in the research laboratory of Dr. Jane Yu, supporting studies in rare diseases, including tuberous sclerosis complex and lymphangioleiomyomatosis. The position offers an opportunity to engage in interdisciplinary research focused on cell differentiation, cellular metabolism, biochemistry, and preclinical study of drug efficacy.

Responsibilities
• Conduct independent research in biochemistry and molecular biology.
• Develop and implement innovative research plans.
• Collaborate with faculty and researchers.
• Mentor and train postdoctoral fellows, students, and lab technicians.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals.
• Apply for intramural and extramural funding to support research initiatives

The University of Florida, a member of the AAU, is the largest and most comprehensive public university in the State of Florida, with large undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate educational programs. The UF Health Science Center and its six colleges are co-located on the Gainesville campus, with additional teaching, research, and patient care sites in Jacksonville, Orlando, other sites across Florida, and internationally. Resources available for professional development at the University of Florida Health Sciences Center include leadership, education, and research tracks within a Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI), formal mentorship programs, and supported opportunities for teaching and research.

Foreign national candidates whose employment conditions meet federal and University requirements under an immigrant classification are eligible to apply.

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with education and experience.

• Experience with small animal surgery and non-invasive imaging in research.
• Previous involvement in interdisciplinary research projects.

Please attach curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

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