Research Support Specialist

Dept Number/Name: 0-6201-000 / College Of Nursing-Dean
College Division: USF Health-College of Nursing
Salary Plan: Staff (Time Limited)
Job Code/Title: 4706 / Research Support Specialist
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $33,675 - $37,000
Position Number: 00052761
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

The College of Nursing is one of 14 colleges that comprise the University of South Florida (USF), and one of four colleges comprising USF Health. Carnegie-designated as a Research 1 institution and a Community-Engaged institution, U.S. News & World Report ranked USF as one of the nation’s top 50 public universities for five consecutive years, and in 2023 USF earned its highest ranking ever among all universities public or private. Recognized as a leader in nursing education and research, the College of Nursing serves over 2,400 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. For the third consecutive year, our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program ranked number one among all public Florida institutions, proudly positioned at number 24 nationally.

The College of Nursing is an integral part of the USF Health community. We live by our mission to employ the core values of excellence, innovation, inclusion, and respect to educate future nurses, advance science, and implement evidence-based clinical practice to improve health and wellness.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Research Support Specialist will support projects in the Sleep Research with various duties, including examining behavioral sleep treatments involving caregivers of persons with dementia, autistic children, etc. This position may coordinate all lab activities, manage any Research Assistants, in support of all grant activities.
Applicants must demonstrate interest in pursuing publication and research opportunities. This position may also supervise graduate research assistants in the lab.

This position is grant funded and time limited.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Examining behavioral sleep treatments involving caregivers of persons with dementia, autistic children, etc. Provides information on studies to potential program participants and the general public. This position may coordinate all lab activities, manage any Research Assistants, in support of all grant activities. Applicants must demonstrate interest in pursuing publication and research opportunities.
Aiding in recruitment efforts, conducting physiological assessments (e.g., actigraphy, heart rate variability, etc), neuroimaging procedures, etc. This position should have experience with polysomnography, actigraphy, neuroimaging, and/or cognitive behavioral/behavioral approaches to treating insomnia and other sleep disorders is highly desirable, but training will also be provided as needed.
Involvement in archival data analysis/manuscript preparation as well as ongoing studies examining sleep and its correlates (e.g., cognition, pain, brain structure, and function, stress, mood, BMI) in individuals with autism, chronic pain, and or obesity.
Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM:
This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in office or administrative support or in research support. College education may be substituted for the required experience on a year for year basis.
PREFERRED:
BA or BS in Clinical Psychology or related field. Experience with polysomnography, actigraphy, neuroimaging, and/or cognitive behavioral/behavioral approaches to treating insomnia and other sleep disorders is highly desirable, but training will also be provided as needed.

• USF offers GREAT BENEFITS to full time employees!!
  • • • Medical Insurance
      • Dental Insurance
      • Vision Insurance
      • Paid Vacation Days
      • Paid Sick Days
      • 11 Paid Holidays
      • Various Retirement Options ,
      • Tuition Assistance (available for yourself, spouse, partner or dependent)
      • On-campus Childcare Options
      • Flexible Work Program: full-time/part-time remote work (based on position requirements)
      • Other Voluntary Benefits Offered
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Information for Applicants 

This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.

Job Opening Number: 36953

Posting Date:  5/10/24

Posting End Date: 5/24/24

How to Claim Veteran's Preference: 

This position allows eligible veterans and their spouses to claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295.

Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING APPLICATION; such documentation is required for eligibility determination. 

Supporting documentation, in addition to the DD214, may be required based on eligibility criteria.  If you are submitting a DD 214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted/removed.

For information on obtaining a DD 214 visit http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/ or call 1-866-272-6272.

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