| Job Description: |
We have a position available in our group to work on the synthesis of natural products. Successful candidates will join a multidisciplinary research team to identify bioactive small molecules from nematodes using genome editing, comparative metabolomics, NMR spectroscopy, and total synthesis, and to study the biosynthesis and biological activity of these small molecules. Candidates should be eager to use chemistry expertise to solve biological problems. Candidates will chemically synthetize natural products to verify their structures and enable further biological studies. Additional duties include mentoring graduate students, drafting manuscripts, and assisting with grant proposal development.
Candidates must have PhD in chemistry. This position will be initially awarded for one year, and, contingent upon strong performance and conduct and availability of funds, may be renewed for up to three years.
UF is the state’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students and was ranked 6th in the country among public universities (US News and World Report 2023 rankings), and 1st among public institutions in the Wall Street Journal 2023 survey. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography. UF’s large college sports programs, museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program. Learn more about what Gainesville has to offer at Visit Gainesville.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting.
A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a summary of research experience, and (4) a list of at least three references. After initial review, letters of recommendation will be requested from the references for selected applicants.
Applications will be reviewed beginning 09-11-2025, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time.
All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening, which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education.
The selected candidate will be required to provide an 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 educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.
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