Research Support Specialist at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida

Job Description:

Dept Number/Name: 0-6201-000 / College Of Nursing-Dean

College Division: USF Health-College of Nursing

Salary Plan: Staff

Job Code/Title: 4706 / Research Support Specialist

Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $33,280 - $42,000

Position Number: 00033683

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Work Flexibility: On-Site, this position requires an on-site presence, 5 days weekly

Additional Information: This is a time limited appointment. The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The USF College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges that comprise the University of South Florida, the fastest-rising university in America, according to U.S. News and World Report 2022. Serving over 2,200 undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students each year, the College of Nursing is recognized as a leader in nursing education, research and community engagement. Our program is distinguished for having the highest rank among public nursing masters' programs in Florida by U.S. News and World Report.

The College of Nursing is an integral part of the USF Health community. We live by our mission to employ the core values of excellence, innovation, inclusion, and respect to educate future nurses, advance nursing science, and implement evidence-based clinical practice to improve health and wellness.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the research support specialist will be to support the labs various studies, including examining behavioral sleep treatments involving caregivers of persons with dementia, autistic children, individuals with chronic pain, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducting physiological assessments, cognitive assessments, and neuroimaging procedures

Analyzing and organizing data. Resolves data discrepancies. Produces graphs, charts and tables from data.

Training other researchers to administer assessments

Manuscript and publication editing/reviewing and poster creating.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in office or administrative support or in research support. College education may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.

PREFERRED:

BA or BS in psychology or related field.

Background in psychology, in purist of higher-education research, interests in sleep, pain, and clinical work, familiarity with lab/research duties, previous RA experience, good at working with participants/coworkers, interest in neuroimaging and conducting participant assessments

USF Health

Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 38487

Posting Date: 12/20/2024

Posting End Date: 01/09/2025

How to Claim Veteran's Preference:

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans' Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295.

Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION; such documentation is required for eligibility determination.

Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria. If you are submitting a DD 214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted/removed.

For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

How To Apply

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Apply online by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position.

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To request an accommodation with the application or interview process, please contact Central Human Resources by telephone: 813-974-2970 or email HR-ADA-Request@usf.edu .

Equal Employment Opportunity

USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.

The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.

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Work Location

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USF - Health

USF - Tampa Campus

About USF

The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.

Working at USF

With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.

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