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11 Postdoctoral positions at University of Florida

1. Postdoctoral Associate

APPLY NOWJOB NO:524115


WORK TYPE:Post Doc Associate

LOCATION:Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:Biology/Life Science

DEPARTMENT:33050000 - HP-PHYSICAL THERAPY


CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Postdoctoral Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION:

A Postdoc position is available in the lab of Russell T. Hepple (https://pt.phhp.ufl.edu/profile/hepple-russell/) in the Department of Physical Therapy & Myology Institute at the University of Florida. The successful candidate will join an active research group investigating the mechanisms by which mitochondria are involved in muscle alterations seen with aging and age-related diseases such as cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This new position is funded by an NIH R56 and pending support from an NIH R01. Highly qualified applicants may also be eligible for a position on an NIH T32 training grant (BREATHE, TRAM).

Position requirements:

The successful candidate will perform in-depth mitochondrial function assessments in saponin-permeabilized muscle fiber bundles, and single isolated muscle fibers, and/or cell/molecular studies in mouse models. This position requires participation in experimental design, data collection, analysis and interpretation, preparation of oral and written scientific reports, assisting in preparation of materials for grant applications, and active participation in other laboratory activities (laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, conferences, etc).


The Myology Institute (http://myology.institute.ufl.edu):

We work in a highly interactive environment, with multiple independently funded research programs focused on skeletal muscle biology in health and disease. Specific areas of research cover the gamut from fundamental research, to the translational, to human clinical trials. Major research areas include collaborations in mechanisms of muscle impairment with aging and disease (Drs. Hepple, Ryan, Esser, LaPierre, Barton, Judge, Ferreira, Powers, Smuder, Clanton, Wang), and neuromuscular disease (Sweeney, Barton, Walter, Forbes, Vandenborne, Taivassalo, Kopinke).

The University of Florida:

Over the past 5-8 years, the state of Florida invested over 1.5 billion dollars to advance the University of Florida. As a result, UF is now the 5th ranked public university in America (US News & World Report). The Hepple laboratory is located in the Biomedical Sciences Building. The UF Health Science Center brings the McKnight Brain Institute, Shands Hospital, and the Colleges of Medicine, Public Health and Health Professions, Veterinary Medicine & Pharmacy into close proximity, fostering cross-college collaborations. The city of Gainesville is a university town with a relatively low cost of living, a high quality of life, and a location ~2 hours from 3 major cities (Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville).

EXPECTED SALARY:

$54,840.00 annually, commensurate with experience level and in accordance with current NIH postdoctoral salary guidelines.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A PhD is required.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A range of backgrounds will be considered, highly motivated individuals with strong backgrounds in physiology, cell & molecular biology, striated muscle biology and mitochondrial biology are encouraged to apply. Evidence of scientific productivity and effective written and oral communication skills is required. We will provide relevant training in mitochondrial function assessment, single muscle fiber isolations, immunofluorescence labeling and confocal microscopy as required.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Interested applicants should submit the following items as part of their online applications: curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests & career goals, and the names and contact information of three references.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position has been reposted; previous applicants remain under consideration and need not apply.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.  A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible.  Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff and students.  We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Florida, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:Yes

 

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2. Postdoctoral Research Scientist - UF Health Cancer Center

APPLY NOWJOB NO:526024


WORK TYPE:Post Doc Associate

LOCATION:Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:Medicine/Physicians

DEPARTMENT:

29301000 - MD-UFHCC NCI DESIGNATION


CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Postdoctoral Research Scientist - UF Health Cancer Center

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking outstanding individuals focused on research related to cancer population sciences, including but not limited to the intersection of cancer and aging, data science, cancer early detection, cancer survivorship research, and health disparities. In addition to contributing to the ongoing epidemiologic and clinical research, the candidate will have the opportunity to participate in T32-TICART (team-based cancer research training) and to explore their own independent scientific interests. The successful candidate is expected to work toward developing a line of research with an effort to obtain a career development award and/or other external funding to support an eventual faculty position.

We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this position. 

EXPECTED SALARY:

$54,000 - $66,600. Commensurate with education and experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., DrPH, M.D., D.V.M., DDS etc.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., DrPH, M.D., D.V.M., DDS etc.) in Epidemiology, Public Health or a related field.
  • Excellent scientific writing and strong oral communications skills
  • The ability to work effectively, collaboratively, and collegially with colleagues.
  • Experience in performing statistical analyses using SAS, R, or STATA programming language.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Please attach your CV, 3 letters of recommendation along with a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and career objectives.

If you would like more information regarding this position, you may contact Joel Divaker at divakerj@ufl.edu.  

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

Application review will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

This is a time limited position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:Yes

 

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3. Postdoctoral Research Associate

APPLY NOWJOB NO:525594


WORK TYPE:Post Doc Associate

LOCATION:Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:Allied Health

DEPARTMENT:32050000 - PH-PHARM OUTCOMES & POLICY


CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Postdoctoral Research Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

EXPECTED SALARY:

Commensurate with education and experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Have a Ph.D. in related fields (epidemiology, biostatistics, biomedical informatics, and computer science/engineering).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Doctoral training in data science will be a plus.

2. Research experience with EHRs and claims data is a plus.

3. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Have at least two first-author papers in

peer-reviewed journals or conference proceedings.

4. Be proficient with programming (e.g., python, R and SAS).

5. Practical experience in data science, predictive modeling, deep learning, and causal inference will be a plus.

6. Be able to successfully interact with diverse stakeholders, including clinicians, basic

scientists, and translational researchers.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of references. As a part of our review we look for a full CV which includes all professional appointments/engagements, all post-secondary education, and all publications from post-secondary education and all respective dates. 

This is a time-limited position.

For additional information, you may contact:

Serena Guo, MD PhD

Assistant Professor

Department Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy

University of Florida

guoj1@ufl.edu

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Associated of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ 

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:No

 

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4. Postdoctoral Associate

APPLY NOWJOB NO:526928


WORK TYPE:Post Doc Associate

LOCATION:Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:Biology/Life Science, Libraries/Museums

DEPARTMENT:56020900 - NH-HERPETOLOGY


CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Postdoctoral Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Herpetology Division of the Florida Museum of Natural History (FLMNH) is seeking an independent and creative postdoctoral scientist that will conduct studies of frog diets, gut microbiomes, and gastrointestinal parasites using metabarcoding of preserved museum specimens. The scientist will work with the PI and collaborators to develop sampling and analysis protocols, collect, process, and analyze samples, and assist with development of a database that synthesizes newly collected data with that from previous studies.

The successful applicant will be based at the University of Florida (Gainesville, FL) and work directly with and be supervised by Dr. David Blackburn (FLMNH), as well as interact with two collaborating faculty, Dr. Rob Guralnick (FLMNH) and Dr. Ana Longo (UF Department of Biology). This will be a highly collaborative environment with interactions with PI, collaborators, staff, and students. The successful applicant will work to develop protocols for non-destructive sampling and metabarcoding of the contents of the gastrointestinal tract of preserved museum specimens of frogs, as well as supervise at least one undergraduate research assistant. They will also work with the supervisor and collaborators to design analytical workflows. After demonstrating proof-of-concept, they are expected to assist in designing training materials about these methods. A portion of time will also be dedicated to pursuing independent research related to metabarcoding, metagenomics, and/or genomics of amphibians.

Following the guidance of the National Academies of Science and Engineering on how to best enhance postdoctoral experiences (http://bit.ly/NASEpostdoc), the PI will provide: clear communication about the nature of the work to be performed and evaluation processes; career counseling; training in preparation of grant proposals, publications, and presentations; guidance on ways to improve teaching and mentoring skills; guidance on how to effectively collaborate with researchers from diverse backgrounds and disciplinary areas and with members of the local community; and training in responsible professional practices.

Expected Start Date: September 1, 2023

EXPECTED SALARY:

$62,000 annually; commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewing for a second year.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

PhD Required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants should have experience with metabarcoding (preferably related to invertebrate animals and/or microbes), familiarity working with natural history collections, and strong analytical skills developing metabarcoding workflows. Experience creating and/or working with databases, gene catalogs, metagenomes, and/or hybrid assemblies of short and long reads, is also preferred.

Applicants should have strong writing, presentation, and organizational skills and be highly collaborative.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:No

 

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5. Postdoctoral Associate- Solt Lab

APPLY NOWJOB NO:526870


WORK TYPE:Post Doc Associate

LOCATION:Palm Beach

CATEGORIES:Biology/Life Science

DEPARTMENT:37042100 - SR-IM-SOLT LAB


CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Postdoctoral Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Solt lab at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute of Biomedical Innovation and Technology, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, is seeking outstanding, creative, independent, and highly motivated postdocs.  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.  Specific to this application, this NIH-funded postdoctoral position will seek to understand how endogenous ligands regulate REV-ERB-specific transcriptional control of TH17-mediated autoimmunity and chronic inflammation. 

This project is multidisciplinary, using a variety of techniques and approaches including immunology, mouse genetics, molecular biology techniques, and genomics.  A successful candidate will contribute to all aspects of the project, including experimental design, analysis, and data interpretation.   Please see description below for experience necessary for this position.

The successful candidate will assume a leadership position within the lab; set the tone for both scientific and scholarly excellence; drive forward complex, innovative and impactful projects; develop and write fellowship applications; participate in a variety of group and departmental seminar and journal club series, as well as national and international conferences. In return, the applicant will gain critical experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic group environment.  Dr. Solt is fully committed to supporting the career development of all her trainees with opportunities both in and outside of the lab and substantiative one-on-one interactions. She is keen to provide opportunities and support for women scientists who often leave the scientific workforce at this stage.

This position works in a laboratory or vivarium environment.  Further details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

 

EXPECTED SALARY:Commensurate with experience.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. (or MD/PhD) in biological sciences such as immunology, molecular biology, cell biology, or biochemistry, with a strong international publication record. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Expertise in immunology such as cell culture, flow cytometry, mouse genetics, in vivo
   models of inflammation, etc.
• Expertise in biochemistry, IP, WB, etc.
• Epigenetics/Genomics approaches: ChIP, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, RNA-seq, CUT&RUN, etc.


• Basic bioinformatic knowledge (R, Python, or other programming languages) or ability to
   learn.
• Excellent oral communication and written skills in English, with good organization,
   attention to detail, and analytical abilities.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a brief description of research interests, and experience to: lsolt1@ufl.edu

This position is open until filled. Application review will begin May 24, 2023.

Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website. 

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.  A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible.  Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:No

 

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6. Postdoctoral Research Associates on the CMS experiment CERN

APPLY NOWJOB NO:526905


WORK TYPE:Post Doc Associate

LOCATION:Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:Physical/Mathematical Sciences

DEPARTMENT:

16360000 - LS-PHYSICS


CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Postdoctoral Research Associates on the CMS experiment CERN

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The University of Florida (UF) high energy physics group invites applications for the immediate openings for outstanding Postdoctoral Research Associates on the CMS experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

The UF CMS group currently comprises 6 faculty (Profs. Avery, Chang, Konigsberg, Korytov, Mitselmakher, and Takahashi), 2 engineers, 6 postdoctoral researchers, and 7 graduate students. We are one of the largest US university groups in the CMS experiment and have maintained strong involvement and leadership at CMS. The group’s technical activities include detector operations and upgrades of the Level-1 muon trigger and the Cathode Strip Chamber (CSC) muon system, tracking algorithm R&D, and the development of the Level-1 trigger algorithms for the future High-Luminosity LHC. UF also hosts and manages a CMS Tier-2 computing center. The group’s main physics analysis topics cover measurements of Higgs boson properties using four-lepton and bb decay modes, multi-Higgs production, tri-boson production, and searches for new physics using taus, multilepton and multi-b final states. 

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Prof. Yuta Takahashi and is expected to play a leading role in searching for new interactions that can distinguish lepton flavors as well as the firmware/software development of L1 algorithms with tracks for HL-LHC, with a special focus on improving reconstruction of and triggering on hadronically decaying tau leptons. The candidate is expected to work closely with our graduate students and other postdocs, as well as collaborate with members of other CMS groups. 

EXPECTED SALARY:

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have a PhD in experimental particle physics at the time of appointment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

- Deep understanding of the particle detector, particle identification, data analysis
- Machine learning experience is considered a plus
- Expertise in programming (c++ and python)

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.

A complete application includes a cover letter, a CV, a short statement of research interests, and the names and email addresses of three references must be provided. An email will be sent to your references, requesting them to upload their confidential letter to the submission packet.

Applications will be reviewed beginning June 11, 2023, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.

The selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.  

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:No

 

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7. Postdoc Associate

APPLY NOWJOB NO:520045


WORK TYPE:Post Doc Associate

LOCATION:Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:Allied Health

DEPARTMENT:

29240105 - MD-HOBI-BIOMED INFORMATICS


CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Postdoctoral Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

  •  Develop novel clinical natural language processing methods to extract information from clinical narratives; apply machine learning methods (especially deep learning methods) to solve clinical NLP problems.
  •  Implement the NLP methods into a software that meets research needs, manage and update source codes as needed. Work in an interdisciplinary team of informaticists, programmers, information quality experts, statisticians, and researchers during software development.
  • Participate in design, implementation, and reporting of research and evaluation studies. Contributions to scientific reports, conference papers and journal articles are expected, including documentation of method, presentation of data, and participation in interpretation of results.
  •  Participate in collaborative projects, contribute to the data processing, software development, and other collaborative efforts.
EXPECTED SALARY:

$50,750.00

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A Ph.D. in biomedical informatics, computer science or a related field. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experiences in natural language processing, machine learning (deep learning), and software development are preferred. Excellent formal and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively to a broad range of audiences such as faculty members, PIs.

• Python, Java, or similar language experience.

• Familiar with popular machine learning packages, e.g., support vector machines (SVMs), conditional
random fields (CRFs).

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

 In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, Three names of references, and a Relevant writing sample. 

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:No 

 

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8. Postdoctoral Research Scientist

APPLY NOWJOB NO:520537


WORK TYPE:Post Doc Associate

LOCATION:Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:Allied Health

DEPARTMENT:29240000 - MD-HEALTH OUTCOMES & BMI


CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Postdoctoral Research Scientist 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

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.

The postdoctoral research associate is expected to work on research projects that:                                          (1) utilize real-word data (RWD), such as those in electronic health records (EHRs) and administrative claims;(2) integrate RWD with other data sources such as genomics and imaging for outcomes research;                  (3) develop and apply novel data science methods including machine-/deep-learning methods;                      (4) develop and apply novel causal inference, especially causal AI methods.

The positions will be funded for 2 years (second year appointment is based on performance on the first year).  For more information about the department, please visit: https://hobi.med.ufl.edu.

EXPECTED SALARY:

$50,000 - $55,000

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Ph.D. in related fields (computer science/engineering, biomedical informatics, information science, data science, (applied) mathematics, (bio)-statistics, or physics). Doctoral training in data science will be a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Research experience with EHRs and claims data is a plus.                                                                       

Excellent written and oral communication skills.  Have at least two first-author papers in highly recognized data science and informatics journals or conference proceedings.

Be extremely good at programming and have experience in data science.

Practical experience in data science, predictive modeling, deep learning, causal inference and causal AI will be a plus.

Be able to successfully interact with diverse stakeholders, including clinicians, basic scientists, and translational researchers.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Upload Curriculum Vitae

Upload Cover letter explaining interest and experience related to the position.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:No

 

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9. Postdoctoral Scholar- Bioinformatics

APPLY NOWJOB NO:524142


WORK TYPE:Post Doc Associate

LOCATION:Main Campus (Gainesville, FL), Alachua

CATEGORIES:Health Care Administration/Support, Medicine/Physicians

DEPARTMENT:
32030000 - PH-MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY














CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Postdoctoral Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Postdoctoral Scholar will work independently and collaboratively to develop a bioinformatics platform for discovering bioactive compounds directly from less-explored marine organisms. Additional duties of the role will include, but are not limited to:

  • Leading the development and optimization of the bioinformatic pipeline to support the translation of biosynthetic gene clusters into chemicals;
  • Supporting the optimization of synthetic biology chassis for high-yield production of bioactive compounds;
  • Supporting discovery and characterization of synthetically significant enzymes for biocatalysis and/or natural product research;

  • 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.
EXPECTED SALARY:Commensurate with education and experience
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:A recent Ph.D. degree or equivalent international degree (within the past 2 years) in computer science, data science, informatics, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, synthetic biology, or a related field. 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated expertise in genome-based bioinformatic research;

  • Self-motivation and independence
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Being able to multi-task with multiple projects and keeping pace in a dynamic research environment. 
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

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. 

As a part of our review we look for a full CV which includes all professional appointments/engagements, all post-secondary education, and all publications from post-secondary education and all respective dates.  

Review of applications will begin May 9, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please submit all application materials by the review date.

This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:NO

 

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10. Postdoctoral Associate - Computational Biology and Tissue Engineering

APPLY NOWJOB NO:526708


WORK TYPE:Post Doc Associate

LOCATION:Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:Biology/Life Science

DEPARTMENT:32040000 - PH-PHARMACODYNAMICS


CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Postdoctoral Associate - Computational Biology and Tissue Engineering

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Malany lab is at the forefront of validating microfluidic tissue-on-chip automated platforms that will work onboard manned and unmanned space vehicles. We are seeking a highly self-motivated and qualified machine learning and cellular image analysis researcher to join a cell biology and drug discovery lab in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Florida as a postdoctoral associate for a one-year appointment renewable for 1-2 additional years.

This is an exciting opportunity for a computational biologist/tissue engineer to contribute to cellular disease modeling, drug discovery and in-space biomanufacturing. Our lab is focused on a skeletal muscle microphysiological system for monitoring tissue degradation as a model of sarcopenia and on studying drug-resistance pathways in liver cancer and modeling chemokine CXCR6 antagonists as therapeutics for hepatocellular carcinoma.  Your role will be to lead, develop, and publish impactful research applying machine learning methods for multimodal image and data analysis to model disease progression. imaging content and data will come from a variety of resources including real-time contraction videos from ground and space studies, tissue images, high content immunofluorescence imaging, proteomics, and genomics.

EXPECTED SALARY:

Salary as defined by NIH guidelines, and based on education and experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Ph.D. degree in computer science, electrical and computer engineering, biomedical engineering, applied mathematics, biochemistry, or related fields.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Track record of innovative research and successful publications
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and in a team
  • Significant experience in machine learning, image or high content processing, computer vision, and/or data science
  • Working knowledge of tissue engineering field
  • Proficient in computer software such as Python, MATLAB, Digital image correlation, NCorr, autocorrelation
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references.

This position may be housed in Gainesville, FL on UF's Main Campus or in Orlando, FL at the UF Research and Academic Center (Lake Nona).

This is a time-limited position.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Associated of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/ 

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:No

 

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11. Postdoctoral Associate- Disney Lab

APPLY NOWJOB NO:526577


WORK TYPE:Post Doc Associate

LOCATION:Palm Beach

CATEGORIES:Biology/Life Science

DEPARTMENT:37041030 - SR-CHEM-DISNEY LAB



CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Postdoctoral Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Effective immediately, the Disney group in the Department of Chemistry at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology (https://disney.scripps.ufl.edu) is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Associate in RNA Chemical Biology.

Lab Overview:

The Disney group is a chemical biology laboratory focused on developing rational approaches to design highly selective therapeutics from only genome sequence. Known for its prolific output and pioneering research culture, the group has furthered advancements in annotating RNA structure from sequence alongside several novel technologies created in-house. The laboratory’s targeting of RNA by small molecules, an ambitious and highly focused enterprise in pursuit of chemical probe and lead medicine development, is summarized in the Journal of the American Chemical Society (2019) 141:6776-6790.

 

Other representative publications from the Disney group include:

 

• Studying disease mediated by RNA repeat expansions that cause genetically defined ALS and dementia:

o Science Translation Medicine (2021) 13:eabd5991; doi: 10.1126/scitranslmed.abd5991

o Neuron (2014) 83:1043-50; doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2014.07.041

o Cell Chemical Biology (2019) 26:179-190; doi: 10.1016/j.chembiol.2018.10.018

 

• Targeted RNA degradation and related technologies:

o Journal of the American Chemical Society (2021) 143:13044-13055; doi: 10.1021/jacs.1c02248

o Science Translation Medicine (2021) 13:eabd5991; doi: 10.1126/scitranslmed.abd5991

o Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA (2020) 117:2406-2411; doi: 10.1073/pnas.1914286117

o Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA (2019) 116:7799-7804; doi: 10.1073/pnas.1901484116

o Journal of the American Chemical Society (2018) 140:6741-6744; doi: 10.1021/jacs.8b01233

o Nature Chemical Biology (2017) 13:188-193; doi: 10.1038/nchembio.225

 

• Precision targeted therapeutics for difficult-to-treat cancers and other diseases:

o Journal of the American Chemical Society (2019) 141:2960-2974; doi: 10.1021/jacs.8b10558

o Cell Chemical Biology (2018) 25:1086-1094; doi: 10.1016/j.chembiol.2018.05.01

o Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA (2016) 113:5898-903; doi: 10.1073/pnas.1523975113

o Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA (2020) 117:1457-1467; doi: 10.1073/pnas.190505711

 

Our Commitment: The Disney group is highly committed to each individual’s professional development during his or her time in the lab. A high impact research project and training plan to support the achievement of short-term as well as long-term career goals is customized for each student.

 

Contact: Applicants should send their CV and have three letters of reference sent on their behalf directly to Prof. Matthew Disney at mdisney@ufl.edu.

EXPECTED SALARY:

Commensurate with experience.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Qualified applicants should have completed a relevant Ph.D. degree in structural biology, chemical biology, or organic/medicinal chemistry. Highly motivated candidates possessing a strong academic track-record, a high-impact publication list, a team-player mentality, and an interest in targeting the RNA world are poised for success in the group. The Disney group employs a broad range of experimental techniques, and thus a diverse set of research skills is preferable and a willingness to learn new methods is essential.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates with strong skills in RNA biology techniques, molecular biology, and biochemical methods. Previous experience with RNA-seq data analysis, DNA encoded library design and screening, and structure-based design is also desirable.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Applicants should send their CV and have three letters of reference sent on their behalf directly to Prof. Matthew Disney at  mdisney@ufl.edu

Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website.

This position is open until filled. Application review will begin April 28, 2023.

This position will be used to fill multiple postdoctoral associate openings. 

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:Yes

 

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