Assistant Scientist - Gainesville
11 hours ago
Job description
Job no: 538334Work type:
Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:
Biology/Life Science, Social/Behavioral Science, Grant or Research Administration
Department:
MD-SURG-POPULATION HEALTH SCI
Classification Title
Assistant Scientist
Classification Minimum Requirements
Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) in epidemiology, public health, health services research, or a related population science discipline.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and writing skills.
Job Description
The Division of Population Health Sciences (PHS) in the Department of Surgery at the University of Florida College of Medicine, in collaboration with the UF Health Cancer Center (UFHCC), invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure accruing Assistant Scientist.
This faculty position will advance interdisciplinary research in cancer prevention, health services, and survivorship science, contributing directly to the UFHCC's strategic priorities in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (CCPS).
The successful candidate will collaborate across disciplines to design, implement, and analyze studies that enhance cancer prevention, care delivery, and long-term survivorship through data-driven and translational approaches.
Design and conduct population-based and health services research addressing cancer prevention, screening, and survivorship.
Participate in and help lead clinical trials, including pragmatic and implementation trials focused on behavioral interventions, care delivery, and health outcomes.
Develop and test interventions to improve screening uptake, care coordination, or survivorship outcomes.
Lead and contribute to grant applications (e.g., R01, U01, or equivalent) as PI, co-I, or site lead.
Publish in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and present findings at scientific meetings.
Collaborate with investigators across UF Health, the UFHCC, and statewide research networks.
Mentor research staff, trainees, and students in population sciences, outcomes research, and trial methodology.
Ensure compliance with UF, federal, and sponsor research standards.
Expected Salary
$77,000 - $82,000 Annually
Required Qualifications
Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, or equivalent) in epidemiology, public health, health services research, or a related population science discipline.
Strong quantitative, analytical, and writing skills
Preferred
Record of peer-reviewed publications in population health, health services, or cancer prevention.
Experience managing or contributing to multi-site or pragmatic clinical trials.
Expertise with EHR, registry, or linked datasets.
Evidence of collaboration across programs, departments, or institutions.
Experience mentoring trainees or staff in research methods.
Special Instructions To Applicants
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
Advertised: 07 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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