RES AST PROF

Research:

• Perform microsurgery in mice including the placement of iliac arteriovenous fistulas with limited mortality rates and sustaining high patency outcomes.

• Conduct experiments to analyze mitochondrial function in cells, animal, and human tissue specimens.

• Perform gene expression knockdown or genetic knockout experiments.
• Perform histological and immunofluorescent staining, imaging, and analysis of cultured cells and tissue specimens.
• Perform animal care and maintenance of operative logs.
• Perform animal physical and limb function testing pre- and post-operatively
• In consultation with the PI and breeding facility, maintain mouse colonies including establishment of new breeding and genotyping of mice.

• Modify existing protocols to improve existing techniques or to incorporate new procedures
• Conduct biological research in accordance with stipulated protocols and quality and safety standards.

• Maintain accurate laboratory records that record research methods, procedures, and results.

Training

• Assist in teaching or instructing postdoctoral scholars and graduate students in methods or procedures or supervising their research. Assist in managing laboratory teams or directing the work of other scientists, technicians, and other workers.

Commensurate with education and experience.  

Ph.D. or M.D. and at least 3 years of experience in microsurgery

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with genetic, molecular, and/or cell biology research techniques in a research or clinical laboratory.

• Experience in scientific communication including development of extramural grant proposals and manuscripts for publication.

Special Instructions to the Application:

• In order to be considered, you must submit a cover letter, CV, and list of at three professional references.
• This is a time-limited position.
• Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
• 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/.  
• If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay Systems 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.

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