Research Associate

University of South Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Florida is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to support neurotrauma research projects. Key responsibilities include data management, analysis, animal surgeries, and coordinating multidisciplinary research activities.

Applicants should possess a Master's degree with a strong research background, excellent organizational skills, and familiarity with Microsoft Office. Preferred qualifications include a PhD and experience with large dataset analysis. The position is integral to advancing translational neurotrauma research.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution with a record of academic research achievement.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and imaging software.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis of clinical and experimental datasets.
• Perform rodent surgical procedures and monitoring.
• Conduct molecular and histological experiments.
• Assist in manuscript and grant development.
• Coordinate research activities across teams.

Skills

Data management and analysis

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

PhD or equivalent preferred

Job description

Job Description

The Currier Thomas Neurotrauma Laboratory at the University of South Florida is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to lead and support translational neurotrauma research projects spanning preclinical models, clinical data integration, molecular neuroscience, and systems‑level analysis.

This position includes substantial responsibility in clinical/translational data management and analysis, experimental design, manuscript and grant development, animal surgeries, molecular assays, and coordination across multidisciplinary projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with analysis of large clinical and experimental datasets
• Perform and assist with rodent surgical procedures and post‑operative monitoring
• Conduct molecular, histological, and biochemical experiments
• Contribute to experimental design, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Assist in manuscript preparation, figure generation, and grant development
• Coordinate research activities across trainees and collaborators
• Maintain accurate records and support reproducible research practices
• Participate in mentorship and training of junior laboratory personnel

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution with a demonstrated record of academic research achievement, or professional qualifications equivalent to the highest degree
• Excellent organizational skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office and imaging software
• Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Research Associate

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in neuroscience, biomedical sciences, engineering, psychology, or a related field
• Experience with large dataset analysis and statistics
• Experience with animal surgery and/or behavioral neuroscience
• Experience with molecular biology, histology, microscopy, or neurophysiology
• Track record of scientific productivity (publications, presentations, abstracts)

Background and Compliance

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.