Advanced Research Scientist (Finance)

The advanced research scientist will investigate molecular and signaling mechanisms of vascular remodeling with hypertension, as well as development of aneurysms. The studies he or she will perform include experiments with cell culture models and animal models of cardiovascular diseases. Specifically, he or she will study if angiotensin II-dependent hypertension and aneurysms can be prevented in mice with Pyruvate Kinase Type M2 gene manipulations. He or she will also study the cellular mechanism in cultured vascular smooth muscle cells. The job also includes planning experiments, analyzing the results, writing abstracts for conferences, presenting the findings, and drafting manuscripts under supervision of the PI.Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a natural, physical, or medical science with 2 years of experience

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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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

• Makes significant contributions as co-author of research papers, data and technical reports, and presentations to sponsoring agencies.
• Drafts portions of grant proposals, which may include budget proposals.
• Designs and constructs laboratory or field instruments and integrates them into theoretical models and research protocols. Trains visiting scientists in equipment use.
• Plans and initiates research protocols in specialties such as biochemistry, molecular biology, or physiology involving techniques such as mammalian tissue culture, radioisotope labeling, electrophoresis of protein and nucleotide samples, cloning, sequencing and modification of nucleic acids.
• Collects and identifies plant or animal specimens, curates specimens, and designs ecological or systematic research studies.
• Trains and supervises post-doctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students, technicians and visiting investigators in carrying out laboratory procedures.
• Composes written training manuals or procedures on equipment.
  Designs and maintains relational databases. Performs computerized data reduction and analyses including complex statistical computations.
• Prepares final statistical reports using a computer programs and independently interprets research data.
• Hires and trains contract and technical staff such as research support specialists or statistical assistants.
• Collaborates with faculty in writing reports and research findings for publication.
• May be sole author of some research reports, grant proposals, or publications.