RESEARCH ASSISTANT SCIENTIST
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Employer: University of Florida |
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Job location: Vero Beach USA |
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Apply before: Not specified |
Summary
This is a 12-month non-tenure-accruing position that will be 100 % research, available at the Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University of Florida. This assignment may change in accordance with the needs of the unit. Duties focus on the biology and control of mosquitoes and the pathogens they transmit with emphasis on applied research topics that affect Florida mosquito control and public health. The faculty member will seek external funding to support their program and will integrate research with that of other FMEL faculty. Duties also include providing quarterly and annual reports as needed, reporting of results to clientele in Florida mosquito control, and annually producing peer reviewed publications resulting from studies at the FMEL. The faculty member will engage in Extension activities in their program area.
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The Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory (http://fmel.ifas.ufl.edu) is located on a 38 acre campus, much of which is comprised of native Florida coastal hammock habitat, 5 miles south of Vero Beach, Florida. Faculty and staff at the FMEL perform research on diverse topics related to human/animal pathogens and their arthropod vectors. FMEL Facilities include a Biosafety Level 3 laboratory, a library, shop facilities, an animal holding and rearing facility, comprehensive computing equipment, a vehicle pool, mosquito rearing facilities, and a 12 bed dormitory for visiting scientists and students. Current laboratory staff includes 13 faculty, several postdoctoral fellows and graduate students and ca. 20 support personnel.
Qualifications
Required:
A doctorate (foreign equivalent acceptable) in a relevant biological science or a closely related discipline is required. Candidates must have demonstrated relevant experience including the ability to use tools in other disciplines (e.g., molecular biology, ecology, toxicology, biochemistry, zoology, entomology) to design, analyze, and interpret research on mosquito and vector biology and epidemiology that will advance control research. Candidates should have demonstrated skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships, and procurement of extramural funding. Candidates must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to IFAS core values of excellence, diversity, global involvement, and accountability.
Preferred:
Special consideration will be given to candidates with previous experience with research dealing with mosquito/vector/arbovirus control.
Application Instructions
For full consideration, candidates should apply and submit additional materials by 30 January 2020. The position will remain open until a viable applicant pool is determined.
Nominations
Nominations are welcome. Nominations need to include the complete name and address of the nominee. This information should be sent to:
Please refer to Requisition # 57307
Dr. Lawrence Reeves
Chair, Search and Screen Committee
University of Florida
Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory
200 9th Street S.E.
Vero Beach, FL 32962 USA
Telephone: 772-226-6663
Electronic Mail: lereeves@ufl.edu
Application Information
Individuals wishing to apply should go online to http://apply.interfolio.com/72423 and submit:
Cover letter that states applicant’s interest in the position and qualifications relative to the credentials listed above
Curriculum vitae
Contact information (including email addresses) for three individuals willing to write letters of recommendation
Research interests statement
Unofficial transcripts
All inquiries should be made by email to: lereeves@ufl.edu
Selected candidate will be required to provide an 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 National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
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). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws.
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is committed to creating an environment that affirms diversity across a variety of dimensions, including ability, class, ethnicity/race, gender identity and expression. We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a diversity of cultural events, restaurants, year-round outdoor recreational activities, and social opportunities.
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