Postdoctoral Research Associate - Oral & Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences

Classification Title:

Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description:

The Department of Oral Maxillofacial Sciences is recruiting for Postdoctoral Associate. This position manages the projects on the identification and roles of cytoplasmic dsRNA in pediatric Sjogren's syndrome (SS) and the efficacy of P2 receptor-targeted therapy to restore salivary glandular function in SS. The incumbent will carry out experiments by applying molecular, cellular, and immunological techniques to mouse and human specimens. This position is involved in many activities that will allow for cultural exchange among faculty, staff, students and UF Exchange Visitors.

Advertised Salary:

$49,000 - $56,000

Minimum Requirements:

Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Preferred Qualifications:

Immunology/Cell biology background with the following skills:

• Mitochondrial gene, protein, and bioenergetics analysis
• Cell culture, cloning, gene/protein analysis by RT-qPCR and western blotting
• Immunocytochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and immunoprecipitation
• Animal studies: Injection, SS characterization, survival or non-survival operations
• ELISA, ELISpot, MLR, regulatory T cells and monocyte functional assay
• Flow cytometry

Other Qualifications:

• Be familiar with or willing to learn how to write manuscript/fellowship proposals.
• Be familiar with or willing to learn statistical analyses or bioinformatics
• Be willing to learn or explore a new field of study and techniques as needed.
• Be flexible with time as animal studies may require a weekend or night shift.
• Be willing to present the data at scientific meetings.
• Be willing to supervise graduate, dental, and undergraduate students when needed.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research, and a brief cover letter including the name and contact information for three references.

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 institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. 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.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes