Research Assistant III

University of Florida • Gainesville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This Research Assistant III position works in a Medicinal Chemistry laboratory setting assisting the Principal Investigator (PI). The primary responsibilities of this position are to: Develop, test and apply deep learning models for drug discovery. Assist lead compound optimization targeting TEAD site III. Assist lead compound optimization targeting GP130 D1 domain. Assist manuscript preparations for publication on involved projects.

Requirements

• A master's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. degree in computer science plus at least one-year of AI research work experience

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and apply deep learning models for drug discovery.
• Assist lead compound optimization targeting TEAD site III.
• Assist lead compound optimization targeting GP130 D1 domain.
• Assist manuscript preparations for publication on involved projects.

Benefits

• Health Insurance : UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
• Retirement Options : Attractive options include Florida Retirement System Pension Plan, State University System Optional Retirement Program, Florida Retirement System Investment Plan, and Voluntary Retirement Savings Plan.
• Leave : UF Faculty and Staff enjoy a generous paid leave plan as well as access to a sick-leave pool, maternity/paternity leave, and leave payouts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level