Senior Research Scientist (Finance)

The successful applicant for this full-time position will be responsible for independently conducting laboratory and field research in marine microbiology and genomics, computational research including bioinformatic sequence analyses and statistics, writing manuscripts and grant proposals, and training graduate and undergraduate students. Specific research projects can vary within the lab's research domain ( www.marine.usf.edu/genomics/ ).

This position is available immediately but there is flexibility in start date. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. The initial appointment will be for one year, with long-term renewal given satisfactory performance. Annual salary range of $65k-$70k plus benefits. Please submit a CV and cover letter.Minimum Qualifications:

• This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a natural, physical or medical science with 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrated research skills in molecular laboratory methods and bioinformatics/biostatistics for microbial and viral community analysis
• Proficiency with R-based workflows for ecological and statistical analysis
• Familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) environments, Linux/Unix scripting, and GitHub for version control
• Demonstrated ability to write and publish peer-reviewed papers

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in biology, microbiology, bioinformatics, genetics, molecular biology, oceanography, marine sciences or related field at the time of appointment
• Research background in marine virology or microbiology
• Experience with metabarcoding, metagenomics and analysis of aquatic microbial or viral communities
• Expertise in method development, optimization, and troubleshooting of molecular and computational workflows
• Experience in mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students
• Effective science communicator
• Interest in public outreach and education

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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