Location: Tampa, FL (USF, 12901 Bruce B Downs Blvd)
Hourly Pay: $20.00
Hours: ~20 hours/week, with flexible scheduling (typically two 5-hour weekday shifts)
Application Deadline: October 8, 2025
Position Overview
The AQUASS Research Lab in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of South Florida is seeking a motivated Undergraduate Student Research Assistant to support research on Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and Artificial Intelligence. This is an in-person position on the USF campus. This position offers the chance to contribute to ongoing state-funded research on TBI, while gaining practical skills in AI-based data analysis and clinical research methods.
Responsibilities
- Use existing and developing new ways of analyzing original TBI research data using AI platforms such as Python.
- Assist in quantitative analysis of data, supported by senior team members.
- Support research activities such as data collection, scheduling participant interviews, and assisting with write-ups.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled first-year or second-year student at USF (the grant has three years remaining, so we hope to hire someone able to stay for its duration).
- Ability to work in person on the Tampa campus.
- Strong interest in research, data analysis, and learning new methods
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Some skills in AI (e.g., Python).
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience with TBI-related research.
- Previous research experience in any field.
Why Join Us?
This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on research experience at the intersection of neuroscience, medicine, and AI, while working with an interdisciplinary team. You will collaborate with senior researchers and receive guidance in data analysis and the overall research process, while also having opportunities to apply and further develop your AI skills. This role is especially suitable for students considering graduate study or careers in medicine, neuroscience, or data science.
Apply now through the USF Careers Portal (Job ID: 41525).
We welcome motivated undergraduates to apply and grow with our team.