Scripps Staff Scientist - Disney Lab

This position is open to current UF employees only.

About the role

Under the PI’s supervision, responsible for chemical synthesis and design of molecules intended to be studied for biological use. Requires an ability to review the literature to optimize protocols and to use lab instrumentation to validate experimental results. Must work well within project teams to understand and address research problems as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments to characterize RNA-small molecule interactions using various methods.
• Conduct computational experiments to study RNA-small molecule recognition.
• Conduct computational experiments to define the physicochemical properties and scaffolds of small molecules that bind RNA; use these results to create RNA-focused small molecule libraries.
• Compile and analyze data and present research findings at lab or progress meetings, or other venues. This includes maintaining and repairing instrumentation and maintaining a comprehensive laboratory notebook.
• Assist the PI in writing abstracts and/or grant proposals and in guiding students or lab technicians with procedures/techniques related to their research in the laboratory, as designated by the PI.

Requirements

• Ph.D. and/or MD in an appropriate scientific discipline required.
• A minimum of 2 years postdoctoral experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in lab instrumentation use and maintenance.
• Proficiency in Chemdraw, PowerPoint, Excel, and (on occasion) Schrodinger molecular modeling software.

Pay

$70,000