Research Assistant Professor

Research Assistant Professor

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences within the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure accruing faculty position at the rank of Research Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will develop and maintain an externally funded, collaborative research program focused on comparative and translational oncology, leveraging naturally occurring cancers in companion animals to advance veterinary and human health.

This position is intended for an innovative and highly motivated scientist with expertise in bioinformatics, comparative oncology, and translational cancer research. The faculty member will collaborate with clinical and basic science investigators across the College of Veterinary Medicine, the UF Health Cancer Center, and external research partners to conduct impactful research and support the University's mission of discovery, education, and service.

• Research Program Development
• Lead innovative research initiatives in one or more of the following areas:
  Cancer immunoprevention, Cancer immunotherapy, Biomarker discovery and validation, Precision oncology, Point-of-care diagnostic technologies, Multi-omics and bioinformatics applications in cancer research
• Utilize advanced computational and bioinformatics approaches to analyze genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and other large-scale biological datasets.
• Publish research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• Grant Development and Extramural Funding
• Pursue and secure extramural funding from federal agencies, foundations, industry, and other funding organizations.
• Maintain a funded research portfolio that supports the growth and sustainability of the research program.
• Collaborative and Translational Research
• Collaborate with veterinary clinicians, physician-scientists, and basic researchers to facilitate translational investigations that benefit both animal and human patients.
• Laboratory Leadership and Mentorship
• Direct laboratory operations, including regulatory compliance, budgeting, personnel management, and research workflow oversight.
• Supervise and mentor postdoctoral associates, graduate students, undergraduate researchers, research technicians, and other laboratory personnel.
• Service and Scholarly Activities
• Participate in departmental, college, and university research initiatives and service activities.
• Contribute to scientific review panels, professional organizations, and scholarly meetings.
• Present research findings at regional, national, and international conferences.

The Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences is a nationally recognized leader in veterinary clinical care, education, and research. The department supports a broad range of collaborative research programs and works closely with the University of Florida Health Cancer Center, providing exceptional opportunities for translational and comparative oncology research. The College of Veterinary Medicine is committed to fostering an environment of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Expected Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with the applicant's qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must possess:
PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, Comparative Oncology, or a closely related discipline. Evidence of concentration and expertise in Bioinformatics and Comparative Oncology. Completed postdoctoral training with demonstrated experience in translational cancer research, comparative oncology, or related biomedical research fields. Record of scholarly productivity demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications. Experience developing and contributing to competitive grant applications and external funding opportunities.

Demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following:
Immunoprevention, Cancer immunotherapy, Biomarker development, Point-of-care diagnostics, Experience managing research personnel, laboratory operations, and collaborative research projects. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred:
Preference will be given to candidates with:
Demonstrated success in securing extramural funding as principal investigator, co-investigator, or key personnel. Experience applying bioinformatics and artificial intelligence/machine learning approaches to cancer research. Expertise in genomic, transcriptomic, proteomic, metabolomic, or single-cell data analysis. Experience conducting comparative oncology studies involving companion animals with naturally occurring cancers. Experience working within multidisciplinary academic medical or veterinary medical environments. Evidence of successful mentorship of trainees and junior research personnel.

Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to animal and human translational research.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit:
Curriculum vitae, Letter of intent…