Senior Biological Scientist, Spatial Transcriptomics

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida's Diabetes Institute (UFDI) seeks a Biological Scientist IV to lead and execute research in spatial transcriptomics and multi-omics. You will supervise students and staff, develop new spatial biology methods for type 1 diabetes, and oversee data analysis and visualization pipelines.

The role requires advanced biology expertise, experience with imaging platforms, and a track record of publications and grant support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field and thirteen years of experience or Master's degree in biology or a related field with eleven years of experience.
• Doctoral degree in biology or related field with eight years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage, and execute research studies for the UF Diabetes Institute Spatial transcriptomics and multi-omics research group.
• supervise of other scientists, post-docs, grad students, and undergrads on all facets of these studies.
• Coordinate scientific services in relation to spatial transcriptomics, scRNAseq, and high-parameter imaging platforms.

Skills

Molecular biology

Single-cell biology

Spatial transcriptomics

Data analysis

Immunology

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology

Master's degree in biology

Doctoral degree in biology

Tools

Flow cytometry

Imaging & image analysis

Next-generation sequencing

GitHub / code management

Linux / command-line

Job description

The University of Florida's Diabetes Institute (UFDI) seeks a Biological Scientist IV to lead and execute research in spatial transcriptomics and multi-omics. You will supervise students and staff, develop new spatial biology methods for type 1 diabetes, and oversee data analysis and visualization pipelines.

The role requires advanced biology expertise, experience with imaging platforms, and a track record of publications and grant support.