Assistant Scientist (521229)

Assistant Scientist at the University of Florida. The Department of Medicine is seeking applications for a full-time non-tenure-track faculty member for the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the assistant scientist level. This position seeks to recruit a research faculty member who will work with Dr. Zhijian Qian to study cancer and stem cell biology. The research directions include 1) studying the key signaling pathways, transcription factors as well as RNA-based mechanisms of epigenetic regulation in the maintenance of normal hematopoiesis and the development of hematological malignant diseases and cancers, and 2) developing new targeted therapy for the hematological malignant diseases and cancers. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching and/or service. The ideal candidate will hold an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD degree and will have a track record of successful research and scholarly activity as demonstrated by outstanding peer-reviewed publications.  The candidates should be highly motivated individuals with the ability to work in a team environment.

The UF Division of Hematology and Oncology is aligned with, and our faculty are members of, the UF Health Cancer Center, providing a collaborative an innovative research environment, novel clinical research, innovative treatments, and compassionate care for individuals facing all types of cancer and hematologic diseases. The UF Department of Medicine is a national leader in cancer. 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 training through support from the UF Health Cancer Center, Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI), formal mentorship programs, and supported opportunities for teaching and research.  Clinical research support is provided by the UF Health Cancer Center Clinical Research Office. Requisite attributes include a commitment to service, outstanding verbal and written communication skills, a strong sense of teamwork and a desire to train tomorrow’s cancer scientists and researchers.

The Gainesville area has superb weather, inexpensive cost-of-living, outstanding private and public schools, and multiple year-round indoor and outdoor recreational opportunities.

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

Expected Salary:

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Completion of an approved doctoral program. A strong background in cancer-related research and Molecular and Biochemistry Biology demonstrated by a strong publication record.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with mammalian cell culture, molecular cloning, ChIP-seq, CUT&RUN, ATAC-seq, flow cytometric analysis, bioinformatics and animal experiments is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

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

Health Assessment Required: Yes.