Post-Doctoral Associate in Spatial Biology

Job Description

A Post-doctoral Associate in the area of spatial biology position is available to work in a project on the Spatial proteomics and transcriptomics led by Dr. Fan Hong in the Department of Chemistry. We have a position available in our group to work on (1) DNA advanced imaging method development for spatial transcriptomic and proteomics. (2) Translation research to apply the developed methods to study Alzheimer and cancer diseases.

Must have PhD in Chemistry and Biology related field. This position will be initially awarded for one year, and, contingent upon strong performance and conduct and availability of funds, may be renewed for up to three years.

UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings), and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville).

Classification Minimum Requirements

Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology or a closely related field.

Required Qualifications

• Self-motivated, excellent communication, and time management.
• Protein conjugation chemistry, DNA nanotechnology
• Fluorescent imaging, cell culture experience
• At least one-first authored publication in well-regarded peer-reviewed journals.

Preferred

• Programming skills in MATLAB, python
• Spatial Multi-omic Image analysis skills.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting. If the unit wishes to consider complete application packages. A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a statement on teaching and research goals, and (4) 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, 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.

Health Assessment Required

No