Postdoctoral Associate in Natural Products - Gainesville, United States - University of Florida

University of Florida

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Gainesville, United States

6 days ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

The University of Florida, ranked as the #6 public university in United States, is the state's oldest, one of the largest, most comprehensive, highest-quality public research universities in the country.

UF is a land grant, sea grant, and space grant university and home to the most comprehensive university health sciences facilities in the southeast.

UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, within 1 hour drive to Atlantic Ocean and Mexico Gulf, and just 2 hours to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville).

The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography.

Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.

Expected Salary:

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package.

Minimum Requirements:

Ph.
D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related area

Strong background in natural products isolation and structural elucidation, including 1D and 2D NMR, LC- or GC-MS

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience with any of the following techniques:

Organic synthesis
Molecular biology
Bacterial genetics, including work with _Streptomyces_
Microbial fermentation
Protein purification and characterization
Bioinformatics
A strong track record of publications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to take initiative, set priorities, timemanage, and resolve problems

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Your CV
A cover letter detailing your relevant experience and career objectives

The Department of Chemistry is committed to promoting an environment that welcomes all abilities, classes, ethnicities/races, gender identities and expressions.

We particularly welcome applicants who can contribute to such an environment through their scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and professional service.

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