University of Florida · 2 months ago
Research Scientist, Sunshine State Early Childhood Information Portal
Gainesville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expThe University of Florida is seeking a Research Scientist to work closely with project investigators in the Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies. The role involves advancing research initiatives and leading the development of advanced machine learning methodologies for early childhood data analysis.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Establishing and advancing their own portfolio of extramurally-funded research in collaboration with ECPRG-affiliated faculty, staff, and students
Lead the development and implementation of advanced machine learning research methodologies
Provide mentorship and guidance to project personnel to build additional capacity in advanced research methodology
Assist PIs and project staff in the development of dissemination products
Qualification
Required
An earned doctorate in education, psychology, research methodologies, or a related field
Outstanding oral and written communication skills, ability, and experience authoring scientific journal publications and/or technical reports
Demonstrated experience contributing to the design of research projects and writing of research proposals
Expertise in the development and utilization of advanced machine learning methodologies applied to large-scale, early childhood datasets
Ability to work independently
Preferred
Experience with research funded by a variety of research partners, including government agencies, industry sponsors, and/or non-profit organizations
A minimum of 6 years of experience in extramurally funded research focused on Birth to Five education, prevention, and/or intervention
Interest, ability, and experience in the design and execution of collaborative multi-disciplinary research
Experience delegating to, coordinating, and supervising the work of research coordinators and assistants on extramural awards
Experience with research development and management in settings for children aged Birth to five years
Experience creating processes and workflows for managing high work volumes
Experience with or knowledge of extramural research funding processes at pre- and post-award within the institution
Ability to be calm, creative, flexible, and prudent in ambiguous and challenging circumstances
Ability to monitor activities of multiple projects simultaneously
Company
University of Florida
University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
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