Postdoctoral Research Positions at The University of Florida, an American public research university in Gainesville, Florida, United States.
| POSITION | DEPARTMENT | LOCATION | CLOSES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Doctoral Associate in ALS Genomics | 36020000 – PHHP-COM EPIDEMIOLOGY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 31 Aug 2023 |
| The Department of Epidemiology (http://epidemiology.phhp.ufl.edu/) is strategically situated within the College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP) and the College of Medicine. Faculty members are jointly appointed to create synergies and collective strength, resulting in a competitive research profile and highly trained students who receive exceptional exposure to diverse expertise. Our faculty and students have received numerous national awards in research and mentoring and are committed to excellence in training. The department offers an epidemiology PhD, Master of Science, and concentration in the MPH program. It is also home to two National Institutes of Health Training grants (T32). Faculty members are strongly supported by our college-level instructional design team for course development and delivery and by our research core for grant development and submission. | |||
| Post Doctoral Associate in Computational Genomics | 36020000 – PHHP-COM EPIDEMIOLOGY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 31 Aug 2023 |
| The Department of Epidemiology (http://epidemiology.phhp.ufl.edu/) is strategically situated within the College of Public Health and Health Professions (PHHP) and the College of Medicine. Faculty members are jointly appointed to create synergies and collective strength, resulting in a competitive research profile and highly trained students who receive exceptional exposure to diverse expertise. Our faculty and students have received numerous national awards in research and mentoring and are committed to excellence in training. The department offers an epidemiology PhD, Master of Science, and concentration in the MPH program. It is also home to two National Institutes of Health Training grants (T32). Faculty members are strongly supported by our college-level instructional design team for course development and delivery and by our research core for grant development and submission. | |||
| Post Doctoral Associate | 36020000 – PHHP-COM EPIDEMIOLOGY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 10 Aug 2023 |
| The Department of Epidemiology (http://epidemiology.phhp.ufl.edu/) at the University of Florida invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate, available immediately, in the area of molecular epidemiology of breast cancer. The Postdoctoral Associate will work with a multidisciplinary team of investigators on projects that focus on molecular markers in benign breast disease and breast cancer, contributions of gut microbiome to breast health, and other related analyses. The successful candidate will work on large prospective cohort data and assist in managing laboratory analyses, including immunohistochemistry and tissue marker expression data. Expectations include performing statistical analysis, writing articles for publications, presenting findings in conferences, and submitting extramural funding proposals. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate within the Bureau of Economic and Business Research | 16980100 – LS-BEBR ADMINISTRATION | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 16 Aug 2023 |
| The University of Florida Survey Research Center (UFSRC), a program within the Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR) at the University of Florida, seeks a Post Doctoral Associate to conduct and manage projects involving data collection in a variety of fields, data analysis, and reporting on BEBR/UFSRC research. This position may be eligible for remote work… | |||
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 60870000 – AG-MREC-APOPKA | Orange | 15 Aug 2023 |
| This 2-year paid postdoctoral research associate fellowship will focus on optimizing production of forage as food and enrichment for animals at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with a focus on increasing plant variety, quantity, and long-term sustainability of a 30-acre browse farm. Responsibilities include installation and maintenance of diverse plant taxa to include grasses, shrubs, and tree species. Short-term objectives will be to identify, establish, and successfully cultivate browse material in support of animal health and nutrition. | |||
| Post-doctoral Associate Position – Hydrologic and Nutrient Transport Modeling | 60910000 – AG-SWFREC-IMMOKALEE | Collier | 16 Aug 2023 |
| The post-doc will develop and use hydrologic model(s) and contribute to developing a decision support system (DSS) for multi-disciplinary projects on developing and evaluating water and nutrient best management practices (BMPs) under different groundwater environments. The post-doc will help collect and use the soil, water, and plant data from multiple sites to develop models for predicting subsurface water and nutrient transport in well-drained and poorly-drained soils in agricultural fields. | |||
| Postdoctoral Research Associate – Plant Metabolomics | 60730000 – AG-CREC-LAKE ALFRED | Polk | 30 Sep 2023 |
| This position will utilize analytical instrumentation, including different chromatography setups, such as HPLC-DAD/ELSD, LC-MS/MS, and LC-TOF/MS. The candidate will be expected to develop new strategies for plant metabolomics/lipidomics to study plant related diseases and plant growth. | |||
| Postdoctoral Research Associate – Natural Products Chemistry | 60730000 – AG-CREC-LAKE ALFRED | Polk | 30 Sep 2023 |
| This position will utilize analytical and preparative scale instrumentation, including different chromatography setups, such as Prep-HPLC-DAD/ELSD, LC-MS/MS, LC-TOF/MS and NMR. The candidate will be expected to develop new strategies for plant fractionation, as well as for bioactive identification purposes. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate – Hattori Lab | 37045100 – SR-NEURO-HATTORI LAB | Palm Beach | Open until filled |
| The Hattori laboratory is currently seeking Postdoctoral Associates at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter, Florida. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists. In addition, the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Scripps Research trains the next generation of scientists on our campus through its nationally recognized Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences. | |||
| Post-Doctoral Associate – Blueberry Bioinformatics | 60230000 – AG-HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 30 Aug 2023 |
| We are seeking a motivated research scholar to work with bioinformatics applied to an array of downstream pangenome applications including variant calling, transcriptomics, and haplotype-based analyses. In addition to bioinformatic analyses, the postdoc is also expected to prepare data reports, present at scientific events, publish results in peer-reviewed journals, support mentoring of students, and participate as appropriate in university governance. |
Post-Doctoral Associate – Blueberry Nutrition | 60230000 – AG-HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 15 Sep 2023 |
| The project will evaluate N fertilizer rates under commercial conditions at two farms in north-central Florida. The selected candidate will be responsible for data collection to measure the effects of N fertilizer rate on plant growth and phenology, berry yield, berry quality, and overall plant health and performance. The selected candidate will manage a small harvest crew during harvest season, oversee data collection of harvested fruit, regularly visit the research sites to maintain their integrity and functionality, collect and analyze data from these research sites, interpret and publish results in scientific and grower-oriented publications. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate-Solt Lab | 37042100 – SR-IM-SOLT LAB | Palm Beach | Open until filled |
| The Solt lab in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology has a NIH funded postdoctoral position available for a highly talented, creative, independent, and self-motivated researcher. The Solt lab focuses on understanding how a superfamily of ligand-regulated transcription factors, termed nuclear receptors, influence T cell development, function, and chronic inflammatory diseases. Our goals are two-fold: 1) better understand how nuclear receptors function in immunity, and 2) develop and characterize small molecule ligands that modulate nuclear receptor function to determine their therapeutic value. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists. In addition, the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Scripps Research trains the next generation of scientists on our campus through its nationally recognized Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate – Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) | 32050000 – PH-PHARM OUTCOMES & POLICY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 8 Aug 2023 |
| The Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy (POP) at the University of Florida seek candidates for a post-doctoral position in clinical and pharmaceutical applications of Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Candidates will have PhD level training in health sciences, clinical informatics, computer science, engineering, or related disciplines, with knowledge of deep learning models and tools for NLP and AI. Candidates will work on developing novel NLP methodology on clinical text data and Electronic Health Records, to answer important questions about clinical and pharmaceutical outcomes. | |||
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 32050000 – PH-PHARM OUTCOMES & POLICY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 24 Aug 2023 |
| A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is immediately available for highly ambitious, independent, and motivated candidates in the Department of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy at the University of Florida (https://pop.pharmacy.ufl.edu ). The position will require collaborations with faculty, scientists, health professionals and students in the Department and across the UF campus on the design, coordination, and implementation of research using real-world data (RWD), such as those in electronic health records (EHRs) and administrative claims data, for federal and state-funded projects. The Postdoctoral Research Associate is expected to lead research projects that involve activities including but not limited to: (1) Design and implement studies using RWD (2) Extract and process RWD data for analysis (3) Develop and apply novel data science methods including statistical and machine /deep learning methods (4) Develop and apply novel causal inference, especially causal AI methods. The University of Florida, College of Pharmacy, strives to stimulate a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion within an exceptional community of students, faculty and staff. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to developing leaders who respect, support and have a positive impact on all individuals. In recognition of its efforts to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment, the College of Pharmacy was the recipient of a 2021 Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate – Wastewater Analysis of Illicit Drugs | 33160000 – HP-ENVIRONMENTAL GLOBAL HLTH | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Department of Environmental and Global Health at the University of Florida has an opening for a postdoctoral associate in the area of chemical measurements in wastewater. As part of the wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) framework, this project will entail quantifying drugs in wastewater samples from a number of U.S. cities. There will be a focus on optimization and development of workflows for a number of priority (i.e. fentanyl) and emerging drug targets and novel suspect screening approaches. The project is also focused on the integration of chemical measurements with health data that is disseminated to stakeholders in real-near time. In this way, WBE can serve as an early warning system for drug consumption in defined communities which may help to refine areas for public health interventions. | |||
| Postdoc Associate | 29240105 – MD-HOBI-BIOMED INFORMATICS | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 7 Aug 2023 |
| We are recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher with a focus on Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML). The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in biomedical informatics, computer science or a related field. Working experience with clinical natural language processing, machine learning (deep learning) are preferred. This position will work under the guidance of and in collaboration with Dr. Yonghui Wu to fulfill the research and service missions of the BMI program. In particular, the incumbent will assist with NLP methods development, clinical data processing, predictive modeling using machine learning methods, NLP package development, scientific paper writing and presenting at national/international conferences. In addition, the incumbent will participate in analysis and reporting projects through data summarization and visualization, and contributions to analysis, modeling and interpretation of results. | |||
| Postdoctoral Research Scientist | 29240000 – MD-HEALTH OUTCOMES & BMI | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 7 Aug 2023 |
| A postdoctoral research associate position is immediately available for highly ambitious, independent, and motivated candidates in the Department Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics at University of Florida. The position will require collaboration with other faculty, scientists, and health professionals in the Department and across the UF campus on the design, coordination, and implementation of informatics and data science research for federal and state funded projects. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate | 57130100 – WH-ADMINISTRATION | St. Johns | 31 Aug 2023 |
| The Liao Lab at the University of Florida, Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to investigate fish behavior and schooling in St. Augustine Florida. The project includes investigating the hydrodynamics, sensory neuroscience and swimming efficiency of wild fish schools. The postdoctoral associate will be expected to lead research activities related to these topics, including designing and performing experiments, developing and executing protocols, performing data analysis, and writing manuscripts and grants. The position may involve aspects of independent and team research, as well as training and mentoring other lab members. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate | 60100000 – AG-MICROBIOLOGY / CELL SCI | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 5 Oct 2023 |
| The Ferraro lab in the Microbiology and Cell Science department is seeking a highly knowledgeable individual to join our team in a pivotal role focused on understanding the research and function of extracellular vesicles in host-pathogen interactions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a groundbreaking project titled “The function of host-derived extracellular vesicles in trafficking bacterial antigens to stimulate the antibacterial immune response,” which is funded by the National Institutes of Health. |
Postdoctoral Associate- AI-driven Drug Discovery | 32030000 – PH-MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 27 Aug 2023 |
| The Postdoctoral associate will work independently and collaboratively to develop novel deep learning algorithms for molecule design and optimization, molecular interaction modeling, and precision medicine. More details can be found: https://yanjun-li.com/openings.html. Additional duties of the role will include, but are not limited to: • Leading the development and optimization of the AI algorithms for protein- and RNA-targeted drug discovery; • Supporting the AI modeling and data analysis for the ongoing research studies; • Preparing and writing research papers, presentations, grant proposals, etc.; • Effectively coordinating research progresses with other members of a multi-faculty team regularly; • Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; • Performing routine lab maintenance and daily lab duties. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate in Economic Wildlife Conservation Geographer | 16220000 – LS-GEOGRAPHY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Department of Geography has a Post Doctoral position available in our group to work on (1) the development of empirical economic tracking of the wildlife economy in southern Africa including hunting and tourism (2) development of IT-based tools and (3) application of research and technical results towards regional policy formation. We are looking for individuals familiar with the wildlife economy on private, public and community lands, with analytical as well as numerical experience in wildlife economy, and willing and able to work with stakeholders and partners in remote areas in Africa for long periods to undertake research, training and capacity building work. A Post-doctoral Associate position is available for an economic wildlife conservation geographer to work on project BC23026: Transforming CBNRM by Revitalizing the Wildlife Economy, Governance, and Capacity in Communities led by Dr. Brian Child in the Department of Geography to begin in August 2023. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate | 60210000 – AG-SOIL AND WATER SCIENCE | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Two postdoctoral positions are available in the Meyer lab at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. These positions are funded for one year, with potential for renewal. Each postdoctoral associate will work on one of two ongoing projects. Project A is investigating the role of the microbiome in host susceptibility to stony coral tissue loss disease. Project B is investigating the impact of probiotic and antibiotic field interventions for stony coral tissue loss disease on the coral microbiome. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate – Brusko Lab | 29080100 – MD-PATHOLOGY-GENERAL | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | 31 Aug 2023 |
| The Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Florida Diabetes Institute is seeking creative and highly motivated individuals for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate. The scientist will be engaged in studying novel pathways regulating the differentiation and pathogenicity of T cells, the function of regulatory T cell biology in autoimmunity. Work includes use animal models and human samples. Immunology, in vivo mouse models, and flow cytometry experience are preferred. Salary can be negotiated based on the candidate’s experience in immunology and flow cytometry fields. The successful candidate will be expected to design and implement projects, work with both human samples and mice, collaborate within and between labs, participate in the drafting of scientific publications and funding proposals, and may, with direction from the PI, supervise technical support personnel. The selected individual will receive strong mentoring to promote scientific growth and development. | |||
| Post-Doctoral Associate in Biological Anthropology | 16040100 – LS-ANTHROPOLOGY-GENERAL | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| Join the DeLeon Lab in the Department of Anthropology at the University of Florida for an exciting NSF-funded research project on the role of dentition in growth and development of the facial skeleton. Our collaborative team combines CT and histological imaging to study mechanisms of craniodental growth across a broad range of primates and other mammals. This postdoctoral position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of cranial and dental development. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate- Solt Lab | 37042100 – SR-IM-SOLT LAB | Palm Beach | Open until filled |
| The Solt lab in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology has a NIH funded postdoctoral position available for a highly talented, creative, independent, and self-motivated scholar. The Solt lab focuses on understanding and characterizing how nuclear receptors, a family of ligand-regulated transcription factors, influence T cell development, function, and chronic inflammatory diseases. Our goals are two-fold: 1) better understand how nuclear receptors function in immunity, and 2) develop and characterize small molecule ligands that modulate nuclear receptor function as tools to understand biology as well as potential therapeutic approaches. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists. In addition, the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Scripps Research trains the next generation of scientists on our campus through its nationally recognized Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences. | |||
| Post Doc Research Associate | 31020000 – NR-FCH-FAMLY COMM HLTH SYS SCI | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The University of Florida College of Nursing PAILTO (Personalized Approach to Improve Liver Transplant Outcomes) study seeks a full-time (1.0 FTE) Post-Doctoral Research Associate. The candidate will be working with an interdisciplinary (and inter-institutionally) team led by Principal Investigator, Dr. Lisiane Pruinelli. The position will require collaboration with other faculty, scientists, and health professionals across the UF campus and other institutions in US on the design, coordination, and implementation of informatics and data science projects with the incorporation of causal inference. | |||
| Postdoctoral Scholar- Bioinformatics | 32030000 – PH-MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL), Alachua | Open until filled |
| The Yousong Ding Lab in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry at the University of Florida is looking for one self-motivated postdoctoral scientist to work on translating microbial biosynthetic gene clusters into bioactive compounds. The ideal candidate will use, develop and integrate machine learning and artificial intelligence tools to identify and prioritize novel biosynthetic gene clusters as well as synthetically significant enzymes from metagenomes of marine organisms and computationally guide the development and optimization of microbial synthetic biology chassis and biocatalytic routes. The Ding lab is part of the UF Center for Natural Products, Drug Discovery and Development (CNPD3, https://cnpd3.pharmacy.ufl.edu) that embraces all aspects of natural products research from discovery, biosynthesis and chemical synthesis, assay development, screening and target identification to drug development. UF is the top 5 public research university and its College of Pharmacy is ranked #3 in the nation. A variety of opportunities are available to support the career development of postdoc scholars. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate- Disney Lab | 37041030 – SR-CHEM-DISNEY LAB | Palm Beach | Open until filled |
| The Disney laboratory is seeking a postdoc associate at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter, Florida. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists. In addition, the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Scripps Research trains the next generation of scientists on our campus through its nationally recognized Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences. | |||
| Post-Doctoral Associate – Garcia Lab (Bioinformatics) | 37044150 – SR-MM-GARCIA LAB | Palm Beach | Open until filled |
| UF Scripps Biomedical Research is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the laboratory of Joe G.N. Garcia, MD., at the Jupiter, Florida campus. The UF Scripps Biomedical Research Florida campus in Jupiter, Florida was founded by Scripps Research, one of the world’s most innovative nonprofit biomedical research organizations. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. Together, UF Health and UF Scripps Biomedical Research Florida work to advance science, science education and medicine, all for the benefit of humanity. |
Postdoctoral Associate- Bao Lab | 37000000 – UF SCRIPPS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH | Palm Beach | Open until filled |
| The Bao laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral associate at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter, Florida. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists. In addition, the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Scripps Research trains the next generation of scientists on our campus through its nationally recognized Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate- Kamenecka Lab | 37000000 – UF SCRIPPS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH | Palm Beach | Open until filled |
| The Kamenecka laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral associate at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter, Florida. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists. In addition, the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Scripps Research trains the next generation of scientists on our campus through its nationally recognized Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate – Martemyanov Lab | 37000000 – UF SCRIPPS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH | Palm Beach | Open until filled |
| UF Scripps Biomedical Research is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the laboratory of Dr. Kirill Martemyanov at the Jupiter, Florida campus. The UF Scripps Biomedical Research Florida campus in Jupiter, Florida was founded by Scripps Research, one of the world’s most innovative nonprofit biomedical research organizations. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. Together, UF Health and UF Scripps Biomedical Research work to advance science, science education and medicine, all for the benefit of humanity. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate in cryogenic electron microscopy (CryoEM) | 37043010 – SR-IS&CB-IZARD LAB | Palm Beach | Open until filled |
| Postdoctoral Associate positions are immediately available for several projects including structure-function studies of cytoskeletal proteins that control signaling downstream of adherens junctions and focal adhesions with implications in cancer and heart diseases. Fellows will join an exciting research environment in new state-of-the-art facilities. The laboratory is recognized as a world leader in the cytoskeleton field and recently purchased and installed a 300 kV cryogenic electron microscope. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate-Ribosome Assembly, Function and Disease | 37043020 – SR-IS&CB-KARBSTEIN LAB | Palm Beach | Open until filled |
| UF Scripps Biomedical Research is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for the laboratory of Dr. Katrin Karbstein at the Jupiter, Florida campus. The UF Scripps Biomedical Research Florida campus in Jupiter, Florida was founded by Scripps Research, one of the world’s most innovative nonprofit biomedical research organizations. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. Together, UF Health and UF Scripps Biomedical Research work to advance science, science education and medicine, all for the benefit of humanity. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate- Valente Lab | 37042120 – SR-IM-VALENTE LAB | Palm Beach | Open until filled |
| The Valente laboratory in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at UF Scripps Biomedical Research has postdoctoral positions available for highly talented, creative, independent and self-motivated scholars. The Valente Lab focus on the characterization of molecular interactions occurring within a host cell that are critical for HIV transcription. Our goal is to develop therapeutics that block HIV-1, with special focus on those that help to reduce, eradicate, or suppress the reservoir of latently infected cells. The UF Scripps Biomedical Research Florida campus in Jupiter, Florida was founded by Scripps Research, one of the world’s most innovative nonprofit biomedical research organizations. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. Together, UF Health and UF Scripps Biomedical Research work to advance science, science education and medicine, all for the benefit of humanity. This position works in a laboratory or BSL3 environment. Further details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate- Puthanveettil Lab | 37045050 – SR-NEURO-PUTHANVEETTIL LAB | Palm Beach | Open until filled |
| The Puthanveettil laboratory is seeking a postdoctoral associate at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter, Florida. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists. In addition, the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Scripps Research trains the next generation of scientists on our campus through its nationally recognized Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate- Spicer Lab | 37044130 – SR-MM-SPICER LAB | Palm Beach | Open until filled |
| The Spicer laboratory is seeking a postdoc associate at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter, Florida. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists. In addition, the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Scripps Research trains the next generation of scientists on our campus through its nationally recognized Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences. Dr. Spicer is seeking qualified candidates that, particular to this position, are interested in being trained in pharmaceutical industry scale drug discovery within the UF Scripps Molecular Screening Center. By combining robotics, biology, chemistry and informatics, the High-Throughput Molecular Screening Center is able to perform High-Throughput Screening, using fully automated robotic processes that tests hundreds of thousands of drug-like compounds for biological activity both rapidly and economically. In addition, the position entails engaging in both pre- and post-HTS activities, including HTS assay development, cheminformatics, and mechanism of action/profiling studies. We work with biochemical and cell-based assays generated in mammalian, yeast, insect, parasite and bacterial targets. | |||
| Post-Doctoral Associate – Garcia Lab | 37044150 – SR-MM-GARCIA LAB | Palm Beach | Open until filled |
| The Garcia laboratory is seeking a postdoc associate at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter, Florida. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists. In addition, the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Scripps Research trains the next generation of scientists on our campus through its nationally recognized Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences. |
Postdoctoral Associate | 19030000 – EG-CHEMICAL ENGINEERING | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| Highly motivated candidates are sought for a postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. Carlos M. Rinaldi-Ramos, within the Department of Chemical Engineering, the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, and the UF Brain Tumor Immunotherapy Program at the University of Florida within the Lillian S. Wells Department of Neurosurgery. The Rinaldi-Ramos lab is working at the frontier of the emerging field of magnetic particle imaging, developing tracers to track nanomedicines, immune cell therapies, and immune responses in the context of cancer, arthritis, and traumatic brain injury. Current projects are supported by several multi-year grants focused on the development of nanoparticle tracers optimized for high sensitivity and resolution in MPI and for ex vivo and in vivo labeling of target cells and tissues. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to design, formulate, and test new magnetic particle imaging tracers by bringing together expertise in chemistry, nanotechnology, magnetism, and biology. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate | 32060000 – PH-PHARMTHERAPY TRNSL RSCH | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Department of Pharmacotherapy and Translational Research is recruiting for a Postdoctoral Associate in pharmacogenomics and data science, available immediately. The research is funded and directed by Dr. Caitrin McDonough, at the University of Florida, College of Pharmacy. The Postdoc will engage in projects such as pharmacogenomic genome-wide association studies, linking electronic health record based data with ‘omic data, constructing and using computable phenotypes to characterize subpopulations within large electronic health record and claims datasets such as the OneFlorida Data Trust, and developing clinical decision support based on successful computable phenotypes. | |||
| Post-Doctoral scholar | 18010100 – ED-DN OFFICE-GENERAL | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The University of Florida’s Kenneth C. Griffin CS for All Education Initiative seeks candidates for a 12-month, full-time postdoctoral scholar position to support the research and development of programs and resources in K-12 computer science teacher preparation. In collaboration with the PI, Dr. Maya Israel, the postdoctoral scholar will engage in research as well as development, organization, and dissemination of programs and activities in support of building a sustainable teacher preparation program in computer science education at the University of Florida and throughout the state of Florida. The postdoctoral fellow will plan and coordinate data collection and analysis for the project. This is a 12-month time-limited non-tenure accruing appointment | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate | 19050000 – EG-ELECTRICAL / COMPUTER ENG | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at the University of Florida is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a Postdoctoral Researcher: Developing game-theoretic planning algorithms for multi-robot interactions in dynamic environments. The project is sponsored by Army Research Laboratory. It is to develop fundamental reinforcement learning and game-theoretic planning algorithms for a multi-robot/human-robot team in a dynamic, uncertain environment. The research topic will investigate the asymmetric information between multiple players and develop fundamental solution concepts that can be used for adaptive planning, decision-making, and multi-agent collaboration, with applications to safety-critical cyber-physical systems. | |||
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | 60870000 – AG-MREC-APOPKA | Orange | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Specialties Desired: The UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center is seeking a postdoctoral research associate specializing in behavioral and experimental economics, consumer marketing, and applied econometrics. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate – Davis Lab | 37045010 – SR-NEURO-DAVIS LAB | Palm Beach | Open until filled |
| Dr. Ronald Davis laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter, Florida. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists. In addition, the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Scripps Research trains the next generation of scientists on our campus through its nationally recognized Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate- Davis Lab | 37000000 – UF SCRIPPS BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH | Palm Beach | Open until filled |
| The Davis Lab is seeking a postdoctoral associate at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter, Florida. We joined the University of Florida, one of the nation’s top five public universities, in April 2022. The Wertheim UF Scripps Institute advances human health through biomedical research, drug discovery and clinical studies, while providing outstanding educational opportunities to inspire and train the next generation of scientists. In addition, the Skaggs Graduate School of Chemical and Biological Sciences at Scripps Research trains the next generation of scientists on our campus through its nationally recognized Ph.D. program in biomedical sciences. | |||
| Postdoctoral Teacher-Scholar in Sustainable Development Practice | 16600000 – LS-AFRICAN STUDIES PROGRAM | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Center for African Studies and Master of Sustainable Development Practice Program (MDP) is seeking a Postdoc Associate for a 2-2 teaching assignment to join the MDP faculty. This position will also advise MDP students and conduct their own research. This is a time-limited position that will begin August 16, 2023. The appointment will be for one-year with the possibility of a one-year renewal contingent on satisfactory performance and funding. | |||
| Research Post-Doctoral Associate – Medical AI Research | 29130000 – MD-RADIOLOGY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| A one-year Research Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Medical AI Research, UF Health – Department of Radiology |
Postdoctoral Associate | 19030000 – EG-CHEMICAL ENGINEERING | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The research lab of protein engineering and synthetic biology led by Dr. Denard (THE DENARD LAB AT UF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING – Home) in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Florida invites applications for a fully funded post-doctoral position. The Denard lab focuses on developing high-throughput tools to evolve and reprogram enzymes that catalyze post-translational modifications (PTM-enzymes), including proteases, kinases, and others. The postdoctoral associate would be involved in several ongoing projects in the lab. One project is to discover modulatory proteins (antibodies, nanobodies, etc…) that can reprogram the activity of PTM-enzymes using a powerful high-throughput discovery platform. In this project, the postdoctoral associate will introduce deep learning to the project to establish sequence function relationships and predict modulator properties from sequence (funded by NIH MIRA) and expand the platform to other enzymes. Other projects in the lab include: 1) comprehensive profiling and engineering of sortase substrate specificity, 2) developing an aggregation sensor to study the sequence function relationship of a human protein aggregation disease, 3) engineering protein disaggregases, and 4) building a yeast model to study the mutational landscape of SRP54 and uncover how congenital mutations lead to human disorders (funded by Live Like Bella Foundation Grant) (UF researcher receives grant to study gene involved in pediatric cancers » Cancer Center » UF Health Cancer Center » University of Florida (ufl.edu)). The Denard lab is funded by an NIH MIRA, a Live Like Bella Foundation Grant and the NSF CAREER award. The Denard is a young, vibrant, and inclusive research. In the Spring of 2022, we moved in brand new facilities. We are supported by state-of-the-art instruments, both in our lab and in core facilities. The postdoctoral associate will be involved in multiple projects, able to advance their career on multiple fronts. | |||
| Research Post-Doctoral Associate – Medical AI Research | 29130100 – MD-RADIOLOGY-ADMINISTRATION | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| A one-year Research Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Medical AI Research, UF Health – Department of Radiology | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate | 19050000 – EG-ELECTRICAL / COMPUTER ENG | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| Applications are invited for a postdoctoral associate position with an immediate opening in Professor Alina Zare’s group, The Machine Learning and Sensing Lab, at the University of Florida in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Professor Zare’s conducts research in the area of machine learning and artificial intelligence where they have focused primarily on developing new machine learning algorithms to automatically understand and process data and imagery. Their research work has included automated plant root phenotyping, sub-pixel hyperspectral image analysis, target detection and underwater scene understanding using synthetic aperture sonar, LIDAR data analysis, Ground Penetrating Radar analysis, and buried landmine and explosive hazard detection. This position will help manage and carry out research across a number projects in the lab with many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations and publications. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate | 19050000 – EG-ELECTRICAL / COMPUTER ENG | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Oweiss lab at the University of Florida is seeking highly-motivated candidates for a postdoctoral position. The chosen candidate will conduct research focused on studying basic mechanisms of sensorimotor integration in healthy and pathological brain states and translate this knowledge to clinical applications of movement and cognitive disorders. Current projects funded by NIH include: 1- Using multi-photon microscopy and optogenetic techniques to monitor and perturb neural circuits at cellular and subcellular resolution in awake behaving mice to investigate mechanisms of neural plasticity during learning Brain Machine Interface (BMI) control, sensory- and memory-guided navigation in virtual reality environments. 2- Using chronic deep brain recording and stimulation (DBR/DBS) in human subjects to characterize neurophysiological signatures of motor control in thalamic nuclei and use these biomarkers to provide closed loop control of DBS therapy to alleviate pathological symptoms of essential tremor. The position will focus on carrying out experiments to record and analyze brain activity in the presence and absence of targeted stimulation. The candidate will receive training on data analysis and machine learning (ML) techniques to guide the optimization of stimulation parameters in animal (optogenetics) and human (electrical) studies. Candidates will publish peer-reviewed journal articles and help mentor graduate students carrying out experiments. Desirable skills may include any of the following: single and/or population neural recording, two-photon imaging/optogenetic control in awake behaving mice, or machine learning/computational neuroscience. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate | 29240101 – MD-HOBI-GENERAL | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| A postdoctoral researcher position is available for highly ambitious, independent and motivated candidates to work with a highly collaborative and dynamic environment on biomedical informatics. The postdoc will be working with Dr. Rui Yin (https://rayin-saber.github.io/yinrui.github.io/) on different topics, e.g., machine learning to facilitate rare diseases diagnosis, genomic analysis, RNA viruses modeling, etc., within the Department of Health Outcomes and Biomedical Informatics (https://hobi.med.ufl.edu/). The Postdoctoral Researcher will work with a team of data scientists, clinicians, bioinformaticians and computer scientists. Team activities will include but not limited to data collection and preprocessing, predictive model construction, genomic analysis, writing manuscripts, and engage in grants writing. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate in the MagLab High B/T Facility | 16360000 – LS-PHYSICS | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab) High B/T Facility in the Department of Physics at the University of Florida invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Experimental Condensed Matter – low temperatures and high magnetic fields. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate | 29000000 – COLLEGE-MEDICINE | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The University of Florida, the flagship university in the state of Florida, is a top-tier research institution with a long history of training outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UF is currently ranked #5 among U.S. public research universities by U.S. News and World Report. The University of Florida’s academic health center is the country’s only academic health center with six health-related colleges located on a single, contiguous campus. The colleges, major research centers and institutes, and clinical enterprise focus on building collaborative, specialized clinical services centered on quality and innovation. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate in the Teaching of Rhetoric and Writing | 16940100 – LS-WRITING PGM GENERAL | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The University Writing Program at the University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Associate to begin August 16, 2023. The position is a nine-month, non-tenure accruing appointment with the possibility of renewal for up to two additional years. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate | 33070000 – HP-CLINICAL / HLTH PSYCHOLOGY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Woods Neuromodulation Lab in the Center for Cognitive Aging and Memory (CAM) at the University of Florida, Department of Clinical and Health Psychology, is searching for highly qualified post-doctoral associates to join our research team. This position focuses on discovering and implementing novel interventions aimed at remediating cognitive aging and slowing the onset of dementia in older adults; with a special interest in understanding the neural mechanisms of intervention effects. |
Post-Doctoral Associate in Cell Biology or Cancer Signaling | 16360100 – LS-PHYSICS-GENERAL | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| A Post-Doctoral Associate in Cell Biology or Cancer Signaling is available in the Department of Physics at the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This position will work closely with Dr. Juan Guan. To learn more about the lab, please visit https://guanlab.weebly.com/. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate | 34030000 – DN-ORAL BIOLOGY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Lemos-Abranches lab (https://lemos-abranches.dental.ufl.edu) is seeking to recruit 2 highly motivated postdoctoral researchers interested in studying different aspects of the molecular genetics and pathobiology of enterococci and oral streptococci. The individual will be joining a highly dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive 2-PI lab located in the Department of Oral Biology at the University of Florida (Gainesville, FL). We welcome applications from individuals with previous research experience in diverse areas within the field of microbiology and immunology. Candidates with previous experience in microbial genetics, bioinformatic and/or biochemistry are preferred but not essential. Applicants should email their CV and cover letter describing their previous research experiences and brief statement of their career goals to jlemos@dental.ufl.edu. | |||
| Post-Doctoral Associate: Advanced Research and Training in Early Childhood Studies | 18380000 – ED-CTR EXCEL EARLY CHILD STUD | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies at the University of Florida is seeking qualified and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Associates interested in joining a team of highly productive and committed researchers working in collaboration with local, state, national, and international partners to inform and advance evidence-based practices and policies in early childhood studies and to disseminate this information to practitioners, families, policymakers, program leaders, and professional learning personnel. | |||
| Post-Doctoral Associate: Implementation Science and Practice | 18380000 – ED-CTR EXCEL EARLY CHILD STUD | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Anita Zucker Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Studies at the University of Florida is seeking qualified and enthusiastic Postdoctoral Associates interested in joining a team of highly productive and committed scholars working in collaboration with local, state, national, and international partners to inform and advance evidence-based practices and policies in early childhood studies and to disseminate this information to practitioners, families, policymakers, program leaders, and professional learning personnel. | |||
| Post Doctoral Associate in the Center for Molecular Magnetic Quantum Materials (M2QM) | 16360100 – LS-PHYSICS-GENERAL | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Center for Molecular Magnetic Quantum Materials (M2QM) at the Department of Physics, University of Florida is seeking 3 Post Doctoral Associates. See https://efrc.ufl.edu/. M2QM is a renewed (Aug. 1, 2022) Energy Frontier Research Center funded by the US Department of Energy; See https://science.osti.gov/-/media/bes/pdf/awards/EFRC-awards-sheet-8-25.pdf. Successful candidates will work on spin transitions and magnetoelectric couplings in molecular magnetic systems, dynamics, and decoherence of spin and clock transition, spin-spin couplings, spin-environment interactions in junctions, simulation of inelastic tunneling spectroscopy (IETS) etc. Experience in DFT and beyond DFT methods, high-level quantum chemistry, machine learning, high-throughput modeling of complex materials, model Hamiltonian-based spin dynamics, or in IETS is a plus. This is a time-limited position. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate in computational biology | 19340000 – EG-BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL), Alachua | Open until filled |
| Dr. Xiao Fan’s laboratory (https://xiaofan-lab.github.io/) in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida has a fully-funded postdoctoral associate position. Fan Lab aims to understand genetic causes of rare human diseases using case-control association studies, and improving interpretation of genetic variations using machine learning methods. Research projects will involve study design, data acquisition, method development, data analysis, and software/database maintenance. Attributes of UF and Gainesville: The BME Department is located in health sciences at UF and is steps from engineering. The University of Florida is one of only a few comprehensive universities, having medical, veterinary, dental, nursing, public health, and engineering disciplines all co-localized on the same, contiguous campus. UF is a highly collaborative environment that provides researchers with many opportunities for learning (e.g., top seminar programs, excellent core research facilities) and research collaborations. Gainesville is located in the northern region of Florida, within 1-1.5 hours of each coast, and just 1.5-2 hours to Orlando and Tampa. It is a small to medium-sized city with a low cost of living, good restaurants and entertainment, and southern hospitality. While Gainesville is widely recognized as the home of the Gators, it is quickly becoming known as a center for innovation and a place with a lifestyle that’s comfortable for families, yet attractive for young professionals. The University of Florida is the flagship campus of the State of Florida university system and is ranked as the #5 best public US university according to US News and World Report. The J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering is ranked as the #17 best public graduate BME program among public institutes. This is a time-limited position. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate | 19340000 – EG-BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| THE SMART MEDICAL INFORMATICS LEARNING AND EVALUATION (SMILE) LAB IS LOOKING FOR A POSDOC POSITION FOR AN INITIAL ONE-YEAR APPOINTMENT AND HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BE RENEWED FOR AN ADDITIONAL 1-2 YEARS. We are seeking a highly self-motivated and qualified machine learning and medical image analysis researcher to join the Smart Medical Informatics Learning and Evaluation (SMILE) Lab led by Dr. Ruogu Fang (https://www.bme.ufl.edu/labs/fang/ruogu/index.html) at the University of Florida as a postdoctoral associate. Our group focuses on artificial intelligence (AI)-empowered brain health and neuroscience-inspired AI, by developing innovative and precision diagnosis and intervention tools using advanced machine learning techniques. Your role will be to lead, develop, and publish impactful research applying machine learning methods for multimodal medical data analysis to improve the brain health. Medical data will come from a variety of resources including multimodal neuroimaging, retinal images, electronic health records, genomics. Our research spans a wide range of domains and clinical applications, including prevention, diagnosis, intervention, and prediction of neurodegenerative diseases, and more. The successful candidate will make effective contributions towards ongoing research projects, and will lead, design, and implement new brain health relevant projects. | |||
| Postdoctoral Researcher in Mathematics Education | 18050000 – ED-STL SCHL-TEACH / LEARN | In the State of Florida | Open until filled |
| We invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher in mathematics education to work with faculty and colleagues in the School of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education at the University of Florida (UF), Vanderbilt University, and the UF Lastinger Center. This postdoctoral researcher will join a collaborative community of scholars and educators committed to high-quality research, teaching, and service to the community. | |||
| Post-Doctoral Associate in Galactic Star Formation (ALMA/JWST) | 16060000 – LS-ASTRONOMY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida invites applications for a postdoctoral associate to conduct research with Prof. Adam Ginsburg on topics related to high-mass star formation, the stellar initial mass function, and the Galactic Center. |
Postdoctoral Associate – Pediatrics Cellular and Molecular Therapy, Zolotukhin Lab | 29092300 – MD-PEDS-CELL / MOLEC THERP DIV | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| A post-doctoral position is available immediately in the Zolotukhin Lab in the Division of Cell and Molecular Therapy. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate – Wong Lab | 29180300 – MD-NEUROLOGY-MOVEMENT DISORDER | Alachua | Open until filled |
| The Wong Lab at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Disease in the Department of Neurology at the University of Florida is seeking highly talented postdoctoral associate candidates to participate in research projects focused on neuromodulation therapy for neurological and psychiatric conditions including Parkinson’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, Tourette syndrome, OCD and others. The research and position are supported by Dr. Joshua Wong in the Department of Neurology. | |||
| Postdoc Associate-Vascular Surgery | 29141900 – MD-SURGERY-VASCULAR | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of Florida is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral associate to contribute to ongoing NIH funded studies investigating the molecular basis for peripheral vascular disease under the mentorship of Dr. Scott Berceli. The Berceli lab conducts research on multiple projects aimed at the elucidating mechanisms of vein graft failure and fistula maturation with specific interest in single cell genomics. The ideal candidate would have experience in the field of Vascular Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology or a strong background in Genomics or Engineering. Animal and/or patient contact is required as needed. | |||
| Post-Doctoral Associate, Health Communication and Equity | 23150000 – CJC-STEM TRANSLATIONAL COMMN | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The STEM Translational Communication Center (STCC) in the College of Journalism and Communications at the University of Florida has an opening for a full-time postdoctoral associate with a focus on health communication and equity. The postdoctoral associate will join a vibrant research team comprised of faculty, postdoctoral associates, and graduate students. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate – Hoffman Lab @ University of Florida | 29092300 – MD-PEDS-CELL / MOLEC THERP DIV | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| A post-doctoral position is available immediately in the Hoffman Lab in the Division of Cell and Molecular Therapy. https://hoffman.cellular.pediatrics.med.ufl.edu The overall research program for the Hoffman Lab is developing novel immunotherapies for autoimmune diseases through immune tolerance induction, Regulatory T cells (Tregs) and adeno-associated virus (AAV) gene therapy. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate-The Molecular Metabolism Laboratory | 26030100 – HH-APK-ADMINISTRATION | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Molecular Metabolism Laboratory (Directed by Terence Ryan, PhD) within the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology at the University of Florida is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral associate to contribute to ongoing NIH funded studies investigating novel mechanisms, including the metabolic and mitochondrial abnormalities within skeletal muscle, that drive the development of frailty. These studies involve diverse experimental techniques including preclinical animal models, metabolomics and genomics, and mitochondrial and muscle physiological phenotyping and will develop interventions aimed to reduce frailty. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate | 19340000 – EG-BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The successful postdoctoral candidate will be part of the Gunduz lab (http://brainmappinglab.org) at the J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. The research will be focused on the development and testing of new theories of pathophysiology of neural disorders, network communication and neuromodulation using high-resolution electrophysiological signals in humans. The incumbent will be expected to be involved in all aspects of this research, which includes experimental design, neural data collection with our clinical collaborators at UF Shands Hospital, method development, signal analysis and interpretation, manuscript preparation, and grant development. The J. Crayton Pruitt Family Department of Biomedical Engineering is one of only a few departments in the nation to be co-localized with a top-ranked medical school, veterinary school and dental school. The department is housed in a state-of-the-art building (that is co-located with the medical school and steps from engineering. Biomedical Engineering at UF partners with many local research centers and institutes including the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, McKnight Brain Institute, the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center. |
Postdoctoral Associate | 34030000 – DN-ORAL BIOLOGY | Alachua | Open until filled |
| Multiple postdoctoral positions are available in the Department of Oral Biology in the College of Dentistry. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate – Molecular Genetics | 29180300 – MD-NEUROLOGY-MOVEMENT DISORDER | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the Laboratory of Neurogenetics & Neuroscience in the McKnight Brain Institute at the University of Florida, focused on genetic determinants of brain health and disease. The research is funded and directed by Professor Matt Farrer in the Department of Neurology. Over the past 20 years, our team has helped define the genetic etiology of neurodegeneration using a combination of population and pedigree-based molecular genetics (high-throughput sequencing, genotyping and Sanger sequencing), bioinformatics (vcf tools, galaxy, python, perl, java) and applied statistics (R archive, Plink, Beagle, linkage software). Dr. Farrer is best known for his contributions to Parkinson’s disease. The discoveries and insights gained have improved diagnosis and have led to insightful models to advance novel therapeutics into clinical trials. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate (Neurodegenerative Diseases) – LaVoie Lab | 29180300 – MD-NEUROLOGY-MOVEMENT DISORDER | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in the LaVoie Lab in the Center for Translational Research in Neurodegenerative Disease at the McKnight Brain Institute. The overall goal of the LaVoie Lab is to elucidate the earliest molecular events responsible for adult onset neurodegenerative diseases. The lab approaches these devastating disorders from both the perspective that specific inherited gene mutations linked to familial forms can provide valuable insight, as well as maintaining a focus on aspects of the far more common sporadic forms. The research is funded and directed by Professor Matthew LaVoie in the Department of Neurology and the lab employs a diverse array of state-of-the-art tools to accomplish these goals including a series of novel knockin animal models, iPSC-based neuronal and glial cultures, and CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate (Neuromodulation) – Butson Lab | 29180300 – MD-NEUROLOGY-MOVEMENT DISORDER | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Disease in the Department of Neurology at the University of Florida is seeking highly talented postdoctoral associates to participate in research projects focused on neuromodulation therapy for neurological and psychiatric conditions including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, dystonia, traumatic brain injury, pain, Tourette syndrome, and others. The position is supported by federally funded grants awarded to Dr. Christopher Butson and other Fixel Institute faculty. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate -Olfactory Function | 29020000 – MD-NEUROSCIENCE | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The McIntyre Lab in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida is recruiting a postdoctoral associate. The lab is focused on the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie olfactory function. We are looking for scientists interested in working in a research programs focused on the modulation of the sense of smell in the olfactory bulb through primary cilia signaling. The lab employs electrophysiology, functional imaging, immunofluorescence, and behavioral techniques to address our goals. Postdocs will also be encouraged to develop independent projects that fit the general mission of the lab, with the ultimate goal of independence. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate | 19020000 – EG-MECHANICAL / AEROSPACE ENG | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering invites applications for a 12-month, full-time Postdoctoral Associate. The Postdoctoral Associate will work in our Integrative Mechanobiology Laboratory (IML) and engage in setting up the patch clamp rig and training graduate students on electrophysiology experimental skills. A successful candidate will work independently and also collaborate with other members to participate in the cutting-edge technology-and-discovery-driven research projects in a highly dynamic and exciting environment. The ideal candidate would have at least 1-2 years of experience in bench (wet lab) experiments focusing on electrophysiology. Skills in LabVIEW programming and development of the optical microscope are a strong plus, but not required. This position offers a rich opportunity to engage research at the frontier of biotech fields, aiming for the next stage of the candidate’s career, either in academic or industry. Our Integrative Mechanobiology Laboratory (IML) at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering focuses on inventing new physical tools to probe the biological function and structures. We use our tools to explore biological questions and make new measurements in the unexplored regimes of time and space. Our research projects are interdisciplinary by nature, at the interface of mechanical engineering, physics, chemistry, and biology. Currently, we tackle important problems in human diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular malfunction, tissue regeneration, and brain disorders. We aim to train the next generation of scientists and apply our discoveries to developing innovative technologies and medicines to improve human health. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate | 19090000 – EG-MATERIALS SCI ENGINEERING | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| Applications are invited for a postdoctoral associate position with an immediate opening in Professor Michele V. Manuel’s group at the University of Florida. The position will be in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The department is a highly collaborative environment, and Professor Manuel’s group studies a range of materials from lightweight alloys to ferrous alloys using alloy design and advanced manufacturing techniques. Highly motivated individuals are sought to develop advanced alloys through the use of computational thermodynamics and kinetics. | |||
| Postdoctoral Associate in Stars | 16060000 – LS-ASTRONOMY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| A Postdoctoral Research position is available in stars, including e.g. stellar physics, stellar evolution, stellar characterization, stellar populations or similar, to work with Dr. Jamie Tayar in the Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida. | |||
| Post-Doctoral Associate in Extragalactic Astrophysics | 16060000 – LS-ASTRONOMY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida invites applications for a postdoctoral associate to conduct research with Prof. Anthony Gonzalez on topics related to galaxy clusters, galaxy evolution, and intracluster light. | |||
| Post Doctoral Associate in Astrophysics | 16060000 – LS-ASTRONOMY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida invites applicants for a post-doctoral associate who will work with Dr. Jaehan Bae on young stars, young planets, protoplanetary disks, or planet formation, starting in Fall 2022. | |||
| Post-Doctoral Associate in Galaxy Evolution or Star Formation | 16060000 – LS-ASTRONOMY | Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Open until filled |
| The Department of Astronomy at the University of Florida invites applications for a postdoctoral associate. |