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Position Title (Classification Title): | OPS Research Assistant Pool |
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 |
Physical Demands: | - Physical Requirements: Occasional and/or light lifting required. Limited exposure to elements such as heat cold noise dust dirt chemicals etc. but none to the point of being disagreeable. May involve minor safety hazards where likely results would be cuts bruises etc.
- Impact of Deadlines:Routine deadlines. Usually sufficient lead time. Variance in work volume seasonal and predictable. Priorities can be anticipated. Some interruptions are present. Involves occasional exposure to demands/pressures from persons other than immediate sup.
- Standing: Frequently
- Walking:Frequently
- Sitting:Frequently
- Reaching with hands and arms:Frequently
- Climbing or balancing:Frequently
- Stooping:Frequently
- Use of hands to handle objects:Frequently
- Lifting up to 10lbs:Frequently
- Lifting up to 25lbs:Frequently
- Lifting over 25lbs:Frequently
- Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally:Frequently
- Hearing as perceive sound by ear:Frequently
- Vision as distinguish colors & depth:Frequently
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Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job: | - This position requires a criminal background screen.
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Number of Vacancies | Multiple |
Work Hours | varies |
FTE | 0.5 |
Salary Range | $15 |
Pay Basis | Hourly |
Closing Date: | 01/31/2026 |
Special Instructions to Applicants: | Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: . Applicants are required to attach a resume cover letter and contact information for three references. 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
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.
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