Job Description

The Currier Thomas Neurotrauma Laboratory at the University of South Florida is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to lead and support translational neurotrauma research projects spanning preclinical models, clinical data integration, molecular neuroscience, and systems-level analysis.

This position includes substantial responsibility in clinical/translational data management and analysis, experimental design, manuscript and grant development, animal surgeries, molecular assays, and coordination across multidisciplinary projects.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, highly organized, adaptable, capable of managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, and motivated to contribute to a high-output research environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with analysis of large clinical and experimental datasets
• Perform and assist with rodent surgical procedures and post-operative monitoring
• Conduct molecular, histological, and biochemical experiments
• Contribute to experimental design, troubleshooting, and optimization
• Assist in manuscript preparation, figure generation, and grant development
• Coordinate research activities across trainees and collaborators
• Maintain accurate records and support reproducible research practices
• Participate in mentorship and training of junior laboratory personnel

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree from an accredited institution with demonstrated record of academic research achievement, or professional qualifications in the field of specialization above those which would be equivalent to the highest degree. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Research Associate. Excellent organizational skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office and imaging software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent degree in neuroscience, biomedical sciences, engineering, psychology, or related field
• Experience with large dataset analysis and statistics
• Experience with animal surgery and/or behavioral neuroscience
• Experience with molecular biology, histology, microscopy, or neurophysiology
• Track record of scientific productivity (publications, presentations, abstracts)