Research Support Assistant

Research Assistant

Performs entry-level research administrative support or technical assignments associated with contract or grant funded sponsored projects. The level of support includes maintaining records and equipment, assisting with experiments, and performing administrative tasks like scheduling and communication. Specific responsibilities can vary depending on the field, project, and seniority, ranging from basic data entry to more complex data analysis and project management.

Responsibilities

Data collection and analysis: Gathers data through methods like experiments, surveys, and interviews. Analyzes and interprets this data using various statistical tools.

Literature reviews: Searches for and reviews published literature relevant to the research topic to inform the project.

Documentation and reporting: Maintains research records, prepares reports, and helps draft publications, grant proposals, and presentations.

Experimental support: Assists with experiments, including preparing materials, operating and maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

Administrative tasks: Handles administrative duties such as scheduling meetings and appointments, managing project documents, and responding to inquiries.

Qualifications

Requires High School diploma or equivalent and 1 year of office experience. Higher education may substitute for the experience.

About Us

Working at USF

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.

About USF

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.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

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.