Assistant Scientist-Population Health Sciences

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Classification Title:

Assistant Scientist

Classification Minimum Requirements:

A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., DrPH, M.D., D.V.M., DDS etc.) in Epidemiology, Public Health or a related field.

Job Description:

The Department of Surgery at the University of Florida is seeking qualifies applicants for a position with the UF Cancer Center. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Population and Data Science Group (PoDS) that fuels innovation and impact in cancer control and population-based research in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. The UF Health Cancer Center is home to many leading cancer researchers in diverse fields.

We are seeking outstanding individuals focused on research related to cancer population sciences, including but not limited to the intersection of cancer and aging, data science, cancer early detection, cancer survivorship research, and health disparities. In addition to contributing to the ongoing epidemiologic and clinical research, the candidate will have the opportunity to explore own independent scientific interests and is expected to work toward developing a line of research in this area with an effort to obtain a career development award and/or other external funding to support faculty position.

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with experience level

Required Qualifications:

A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., DrPH, M.D., D.V.M., DDS etc.) in Epidemiology, Public Health or a related field.

Preferred:

Excellent scientific writing and strong oral communication skills.

The ability to write effectively, collaboratively, and collegially with colleagues.

Experience in performing statistical analyses using SAS, R, or STATA programing language

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, and reference should be

uploaded to the application portal.

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

Health Assessment Required:Yes

Posted 2026-04-06

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