Postdoctoral and Biological Scientists Positions at University of Florida

1. Postdoctoral Associate in Viral Metagenomics and Bioinformatics

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Closing Date: 6 Aug 2023

The University of Florida’s Wildlife and Aquatic Veterinary Disease Laboratory and Cervidae Health Research Initiative is hiring a postdoctoral research associate.

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2. Postdoctoral Research Associate

Location: Orange Closing Date: 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.

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3. Biological Scientist II

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Closing Date: 22 Jun 2023

Coordinates, supervises, and conducts field, greenhouse, and laboratory research, serving as a technical resource and providing logistical support. The position is responsible for assisting with planning and executing field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments in the areas of vegetable crop production, organic cropping systems, plant nutrition and physiology, soil management and health, and produce quality assessment, as well as analysis of experimental data and preparation of research reports.

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4. Postdoctoral Associate - Malany Laboratory

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) Closing Date: 21 Jun 2023

The Malany Group at the College of Pharmacy, University of Florida is seeking a self-motivated postdoctoral scholar in synthetic/medicinal chemistry and funded through NIH sponsored grants. The position focuses on methodology/route development, synthesis, purification, and characterization of small organic molecules in Hit-to-Lead and Lead optimization projects. The individual will be co-mentored and conduct research under supervision of Dr. Mahesh Peddibhotla and Dr. Malany and will collaborate closely with biologists for the biochemical and pharmacological evaluation. In addition, there may be opportunity to do original research developing novel synthetic methodology towards biologically relevant molecules. There may be opportunities to work on biochemical and cell-based assay development and screening. 

This position responsibilities will also include routine maintenance of laboratory equipment, managing compound library and chemical inventory, ordering lab supplies, as well as maintaining a safe, clean work environment. The candidate should be well-versed with modern organic synthetic reactions and mechanisms, be able to conduct diverse array of chemical reaction with air-sensitive intermediates under established laboratory safety procedures. The candidate should be able to interpret 1D & 2D NMR spectra and LCMS data. Experience with mammalian cell culture, molecular-biology techniques, and assay platforms to support medicinal chemistry/SAR a plus. Hands-on experience on the use of NMR, LC-MS, and preparative-HPLC is preferred. Good organizational skills to adapt to fluctuating workloads while maintaining appropriate attention to detail. Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently or as a member of a team.

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5. Biological Scientist III

Location: St. Johns Closing Date: 14 Jun 2023

The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience seeks candidates for a full-time (12-month appointment) Biological Scientist position focused broadly on functional and evolutionary marine genomics, in particular in cell fate determination during embryogenesis and adult regeneration, stem-cell mediated regeneration, and innate immunity of marine invertebrates

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