<p>The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 (voice) or 850.857.6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.</p> <p>Please review job requirements carefully. Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: https://careers.uwf.edu. For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or jobs@uwf.edu.</p> <p>Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.</p> <p>Position Title (Classification Title): OPS Research Assistant Pool for Mathematics & Statistics Department Working Title: Research Assistant</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>Serves in a research capacity for a specified department or project within the university, which may include the following duties and responsibilities:</p> <p>Assist in conducting research studies by gathering and analyzing data using various methodologies.</p> <p>Prepare literature reviews and summarize findings to support ongoing projects and publication writings.</p> <p>Organize and maintain research records to ensure data integrity and documentation.</p> <p>Collaborate with team members and communicate research progress through presentations and reports. Department Mathematics & Statistics FLSA: Non-Exempt Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications to perform assigned duties Position Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate field of specialization or equivalent qualifications to perform assigned duties Physical Demands:</p> <ul> <li>Physical Requirements: No unusual physical requirement. Requires no heavy lifting and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility. </li><li>Impact of Deadlines: Work schedules, volume of work, or priorities seldom change. Able to anticipate new work. Minimum distractions or interruptions. Seldom involves conflicting demands on time. </li><li>Standing: Occasionally </li><li>Walking: Occasionally </li><li>Sitting: Frequently </li><li>Reaching with hands and arms: Occasionally </li><li>Climbing or balancing: Never </li><li>Stooping: Never </li><li>Use of hands to handle objects: Frequently </li><li>Lifting up to 10lbs: Occasionally </li><li>Lifting up to 25lbs: Never </li><li>Lifting over 25lbs: Never </li><li>Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally: Daily </li><li>Hearing as perceive sound by ear: Daily </li><li>Vision as distinguish colors & depth: Daily </li></ul> <p>Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:</p> <ul> <li>This position requires a criminal background screen. </li></ul> <p>Number of Vacancies Multiple Work Hours 8:00 to 5:00 FTE 0.5 Salary Range $15 to $25 an hour Pay Basis Hourly Preferred Response Date: 10/1/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.</p> <p>The department is building an applicant pool for temporary to permanent part-time or full-time opportunities. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis.</p>