Postdoctoral Associate

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

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About The Position

The successful candidate will lead preclinical development of genetically engineered probiotic therapeutics for the treatment of diabetes and metabolic disorders. The work includes developing and carrying out pharmacokinetic, bioavailability, toxicology, dose-response, and efficacy studies in rodent models; engineering and characterizing probiotic strains; developing bioanalytical assays; analyzing data; and preparing manuscripts, grant applications, and regulatory documentation. The expected salary is commensurate with experience.

Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their interest in the position, a research statement detailing relevant experience and goals and including a list of publications, a curriculum vitae, and three professional references. Letters should be addressed to Qiuhong Li, PhD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology. If reference letters are unavailable, applicants should provide a reference list. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. ET on the posting end date. A health assessment for animal contact is required.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a related field.
• Dynamic and self-motivated, with the ability to take ownership of projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Expertise in in vivo pharmacology, diabetes mouse models, PK/PD analysis, microbiome therapeutics, and peptide biologics.

Nice To Haves

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience with rodent models of diabetes and metabolic disease.
• Strong publication record in metabolic disease, microbiome therapeutics, or drug delivery.
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration spanning microbiology, pharmacology, toxicology, and bioengineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead preclinical development of genetically engineered probiotic therapeutics for diabetes and metabolic disorders.
• Design and execute pharmacokinetic, bioavailability, toxicology, dose-response, and efficacy studies in rodent models.
• Engineer and characterize probiotic strains.
• Develop bioanalytical assays.
• Analyze data.
• Prepare manuscripts, grant applications, and regulatory documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree