Postdoctoral Associate

The Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Florida is recruiting for a full-time, Postdoctoral Associate position in our Forensic Toxicology Laboratory. This position 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-HRMS.

Duties:

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-HRMS. 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 forensic toxicology. 

 NIH Rates commensurate with experience

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field. Those with a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or Toxicology are preferred.

Analytical chemistry and LC-MS experience is required.

Experience with Agilent MassHunter, Waters MassLynx/TargetLnyx, and Thermo Scientific TraceFinder software is preferred.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume (or curriculum vitae) with your application.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. The University of Florida does not support H1B visas for Postdoctoral Associates; Candidates eligible for a J1 visa will be considered.

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.

The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.

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/

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.