Postdoctoral Associate - Retinal Diseases

Classification Title:

Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description:

A postdoctoral position is available in the Lobanova Laboratory with the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida. The laboratory studies pathogenic changes in lipid metabolism and protein degradation in retinal diseases with the aim of identifying and validating new therapeutic strategies with high translational potential.

https://research.eye.ufl.edu/profile/lobanova-ekaterina/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/149oeoFdgebAW/bibliography/public/

Requires work with rodent models of retinal degeneration, retinal structure and function characterization by optical coherence tomography and electroretinography, gene expression analysis by RT-qPCR and RNAseq, and protein expression by Western blots. The work also requires extensive data analysis, including integrating data from RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, proteomics, and metabolomics.

Expected Salary:

$47,476 - $57,476

Minimum Requirements:

A Ph.D. in biochemistry, cell biology, neuroscience, or bioinformatics. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. degree in biological sciences/biophysics/ biochemistry/molecular biology with a track record of working on complex problems and high-quality publication(s). The applicant’s training should provide sufficient preparation to use mouse models of retinal degeneration, AAV-based gene delivery systems, cell culture, metabolomics and genomics approaches (RNA-seq, Chip-seq, single-cell RNA-seq) to identify pathways implicated in retinal pathogenesis and to develop and validate new therapeutic strategies. Ideal candidates are dynamic and self-motivated individuals that can take ownership of the projects and work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This position was originally posted under Interfolio requisition #84011. All previous applicants do not need to reapply.

Applicants must apply through the Careers at UF website at http://jobs.ufl.edu . The following documents are required:

• Cover letter describing interest in the position and relevant experience
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement
• Three letters of reference. If preferred, reference letters can be addressed to Ekaterina Lobanova, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology.

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 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.

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Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:
Yes. A health assessment for animal contact will be required.