Postdoctoral Associate

The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking applications for a postdoctoral associate to study the molecular mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of retinal diseases and to develop novel therapeutic strategies under the PI direction of Dr. Qiuhong Li.

Responsible for all animal studies with rodent models, in vivo function evaluations, and tissue collections for biochemical, immunological, histological analyses. The work also requires extensive data analysis with molecular, cellular and biochemical assays on cultured cells and analysis of retinal samples.

$47,476 - $57,476 annually

A Ph.D. in Biomedical Science, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field, with significant experience in biomedical research. Training in molecular biology, vision research, and genetic models of retinal diseases is desirable.

Ideal candidates are dynamic and self-motivated individuals that can take ownership of the projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

The following application documents are required:

• Cover letter describing interest in the position
• Research statement detailing relevant experience, goals, and a list of publications
• Curriculum vitae
• Letters from three professional references addressed to Qiuhong Li, PhD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology.

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/ .

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. 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.

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