Postdoctoral Associate (58780) Goldberger

The Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Florida invites applications for a full-time, Postdoctoral Associate position in our Forensic Toxicology Laboratory. This A.F. Wentworth Fellowship funded Postdoctoral Associate must be a highly motivated individual with a strong background in performing Analytical Chemistry. The duties will include the development and validation of analytical methods for the analysis of drugs and other substances in postmortem fluids and tissues using LC-MS/MS and LC-MS-TOF. In addition, the incumbent is expected to develop additional independent projects that build upon the ongoing research in the laboratory, contributing their own expertise and important scientific questions in order to provide a productive experience and a foundation for career development in toxicology.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

For information on resources available to University of Florida Postdocs, please visit our Office of Postdoctoral Affairs webpage.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. Those with a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or Toxicology are preferred.

The position requires competence and expertise with drug analysis and with other substances in postmortem fluids and tissues.

Knowledgeable in the isolation of drugs and drug metabolites from biological fluids and tissues, and the operation of GC-MS and LC-MS/MS.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, a letter outlining interests, and a list of three references. The letters of reference should be sent directly to Dr. Bruce Goldberger, bgoldber@ufl.edu

Application review will begin March 2, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Florida does not support H1B Visas for Postdoctoral Associates; Candidates eligible for a J1 Visa will be considered.

The 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/

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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