What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPS Research Assistant Pool Posting position at University of West Florida?
Job no: 495881 Work type: Temporary Location: Pensacola - Main Campus Categories: Temporary, Biology
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Position Title (Classification Title):
OPS Research Assistant Pool Posting, Other Professional (Support/Service)
Working Title:
Research Assistant
Job Summary:
The responsibilities of the Research Assistant are research-related. Research
Assistants provide professional-level support related to research and creative activities that contribute to the mission of the department, under direct supervision by the chair.
Examples of responsibilities
Serves in a research capacity for a specified department or project within the university, which may include the following duties and responsibilities:
Performs tasks related to specific function/program assigned
Assumes responsibilities and assists faculty members in research and creative activities for a
designated research area
Develops work plans in accordance with research objectives
Assists in the collection, analysis, and dissemination of data and/or research findings
Assists with development and evaluation of materials related to the scope of the research project
Assists in specialized administrative, technical, or editorial duties connected to research and creative
activities
Prepares reports as needed
Supervises/coordinates participants for data collection
Supervises/coordinates scoring of project data
Completes other tasks as assigned by the principal investigator(s)
Works on supporting ongoing research grants and assisting faculty with developing new grant
applications.
Department
Biology
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience with issues pertaining to research and scope of research projects
Experience with higher education research principles and practices
Experience with establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and faculty
Skilled with organizing resources and establishing priorities
Skilled with planning, organization, coordination of activities
Skilled in the use of personal computer and related software applications
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Position Qualifications:
Experience with issues pertaining to research and scope of research projects
Experience with higher education research principles and practices
Experience with establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff and faculty
Skilled with organizing resources and establishing priorities
Skilled with planning, organization, coordination of activities
Skilled in the use of personal computer and related software applications
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of dementia and related disorders, Knowledge of tau protein metabolism, Knowledge of phage-display, Knowledge of PCR
Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:
This position requires a criminal background screen.
Number of Vacancies
Multiple
Work Hours
20/week
FTE
0.5
Salary Range
$15
Pay Basis
Hourly
Closing Date:
February 10, 2025
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. References will be contacted upon submission of this application. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850-474-2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.
The department is building an applicant pool for temporary to permanent part-time or full-time opportunities. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis.
Advertised: January 30, 2025
Applications close: February 10, 2025
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