OPS Research Support Asst

Organizational Summary: 

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a diversity of courses designed not only to enable the student to pursue careers in mathematics or statistics, but also to enhance the student's competence in the fields of engineering, the physical sciences, the life sciences, and the social sciences. The Department offers programs leading to the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees.

The Department is also committed to providing services to the community in which it resides. This is accomplished primarily through the STEM Education Center, the Center for Industrial and Interdisciplinary Mathematics, free public lectures, and individual faculty involvement in community activities. 

Position Summary:

Working on mathematical models for understanding and design of three-dimensional DNA-RNA nanostructures within a research group.

Minimum Qualifications:

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