Research Assistant Scientist, Neuroscience

Research Assistant Scientist, Neuroscience

Job No: 541503
Work Type: Full Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Dentistry
Department: 34080200 - DN-NEUROSCIENCE

Job Description
Classification Title:

Research Assistant Scientist, Neuroscience

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Minimum requirements include Ph.D. (or an equivalent degree) in neurobiology, cell biology, or in any related field.

Job Description:

The College of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is seeking applications for a full-time, non-tenure track, Research Assistant Scientist. The University of Florida College of Dentistry (UFCD) is one of the leading dental schools in the United States devoted to improving and promoting oral health throughout Florida, the nation and worldwide through excellence in teaching, research, patient care and service.

The Caudle lab is looking for a Research Assistant Scientist interested in conducting research on the neurobiology of pain. The ideal candidate has experience in whole cell voltage clamp techniques, transcriptomics, single neuron transcriptomics, and in running rodent behavioral assays. Experience with immunohistochemistry is also desirable.

Minimum requirements include Ph.D. (or an equivalent degree) in neurobiology, cell biology, or in any related field. The candidate is expected to demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in the neurobiology of pain, and have at least five years of experience in the field.

The University of Florida, a member of the AAU, is the largest and most comprehensive public university in the state of Florida, with large undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate educational programs.  The UF Health Science Center and its six colleges (Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Health Professions, Veterinary Medicine) are co-located on the Gainesville campus, with additional teaching, research, and patient care sites across Florida, and internationally.

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Qualifications:

Minimum requirements include Ph.D. (or an equivalent degree) in neurobiology, cell biology, or in any related field.

Preferred:

• The ideal candidate has experience in whole cell voltage clamp techniques, transcriptomics, single neuron transcriptomics, and in running rodent behavioral assays.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry is also desirable.
• The candidate is expected to demonstrate strong knowledge and skills in the neurobiology of pain, and have at least five years of experience in the field.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to apply applicants should attach a curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing their interest in the position, and a list of three references with their application for consideration.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution . The selection process will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of Florida's “Government in the Sunshine” and Public Records law.

Search committee meetings and interviews will be open to the public, and all applications, resumes, and other documents related to the search will be available for public inspection.

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

This is a time-limited position.

For more information about the University of Florida College of Dentistry, visit: www.dental.ufl.edu.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

 

Applications Close: 12 October 2026

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/541503

Our Commitment:
The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.









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