美国佛罗里达大学2024年招聘博士后职位（化学/生物学）

佛罗里达大学（University of Florida），简称UF或UFL，是位于美国佛罗里达州盖恩斯维尔（Gainesville）的一所公立研究型大学，美国大学协会成员之一，建校可追溯至1853年。

Chemistry/Biology Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Florida

Job Description

The Tang Research Group in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville, FL is seeking applicants for two Postdoctoral Associate positions in chemistry or biology (https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/532831/postdoctoral-associate-in-chemistry-or-biology). This one-year appointment is renewable based on performance. The role includes conducting research, producing publications, and mentoring junior lab staff.

The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Feng Tang (https://www.chem.ufl.edu/about-all/directory/name/feng-tang/), focusing on leveraging mass spectrometry, gene editing and next-gen sequencing techniques to study how DNA damage induced by environmental exposure and endogenous metabolism contribute to cancer and aging related diseases.

Dr. Feng Tang is a recipient of the K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award, and the research group is well-funded and plans to acquire a new Orbitrap for proteomics research. Tang lab is committed to fostering an environment of mutual respect and open communication and will actively support the career development of PhD students and postdocs who join the group. Postdocs and students will have the opportunity to receive interdisciplinary training in proteomics, chemical biology, synthetic chemistry, gene editing, and bioinformatics. Our research is interdisciplinary, and we look for members from diverse backgrounds.

The University of Florida, ranked as the #6 public university in United States, is the state’s oldest, one of the largest, most comprehensive, highest-quality public research universities in the country. UF is a land grant, sea grant, and space grant university and home to the most comprehensive university health sciences facilities in the southeast.

UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, within 1 hour drive to Atlantic Ocean and Mexico Gulf, and just 2 hours to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville (https://www.visitgainesville.com/).

Minimum requirements:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry/Biology.

• The successful candidate should have a strong background in molecular/cell biology, (chemo)proteomics, synthetic chemistry, bioinformatics, sequencing etc.

• A strong track record of publications would be an asset.

• Strong work ethic, motivation to lead and drive projects independently.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should send a single PDF file that includes a cover letter summarizing their research training, accomplishments, and career objectives, current CV with recent publications, and contact information for three references to by e-mail to: tangfeng@ufl.edu.