Research Assistant Scientist

Research Assistant Scientist

PhD or equivalent

The Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Public Health and Health Professions at the University of Florida, invites applications for one full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month non-tenure track Research Assistant Scientist position. The department is seeking a dynamic individual with a history of extramural grant funding and experience in community based participatory research. Primary responsibilities include all aspects of research including proposal development and submission, managing existing and new grants, expertise in qualitative research methods, scientific dissemination including development of presentations and manuscripts, development of knowledge translation activities for the lay population, scientific report writing for granting agencies, and co-supervising graduate students. A small, secondary responsibility may include participating in service activities as assigned by the department chair.

The Department of Occupational Therapy is a national leader in occupational therapy education and research, ranked in the top five public universities in the USA according to the 2026 U.S. News and World Report rankings. The Department offers outstanding academic and training programs that include a Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, a Ph.D. in Rehabilitation Science program, a BHS-OTD accelerated program and a post-professional certificate in Driver Rehabilitation Therapy. The Department has active and federally funded research labs in productive aging, intellectual and developmental disabilities, sensory integration, rehabilitative and assistive technology, community mobility, and driving rehabilitation. UF SmartDriver™ Rehab offers driver rehabilitation services for clients in the greater Gainesville area and throughout north-central Florida. The Department also serves the occupational needs of the community through the student run, pro bono Occupational Therapy Equal Access Clinic.

UF is ranked as a top ten U.S. public university and is a comprehensive Research I institution that includes a wide range of academic departments and programs. The College of Public Health and Health Professions is part of the University’s Health Science Center. The UF Health Science Center is the country’s only academic health center with six health related colleges located on a single, contiguous campus. They include the colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Health Professions, and Veterinary Medicine.

Negotiable; commensurate with education and experience.

The University of Florida (UF) offers an exceptional benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance; state retirement plans; a generous leave program; and tuition assistance. UF is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer. For more information on benefits, please visit UF HR Benefits and Rewards at https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/.

PhD or equivalent

Research doctorate in sociology, anthropology, health services research, or public health. Experience interfacing with children and caregivers in a research intensive environment. Professional proficiency in spoken and written Spanish.

In order to be considered, you must upload a CV, letter of interest, and list of three references.

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

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 National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

If an accommodation is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the U.S. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law.