The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology
The postdoctoral associate position is immediately available for ambitious, independent, and motivated candidates who will train and work directly under the mentorship and supervision of Dr. Hacisuleyman. They will be responsible for running a multidisciplinary research program focused on understanding how learning and memory are encoded at the molecular level in the brain, using a variety of molecular and cellular biology techniques, vertebrate animal models, and bioinformatics tools. It is expected that the successful candidate can design, execute, and interpret their experiments and is willing to collaborate with experts in other disciplines to supplement and/or enhance their research program. Key responsibilities also include participation in local, national, and international scientific conferences, assistance with grant applications, and commitment to nurturing a respectful, supportive, and welcoming work environment.
EXPECTED SALARY:
Commensurate with experience level and in accordance with current NIH postdoctoral salary guidelines.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a doctoral degree (Ph.D.) or MD in biological sciences or chemistry.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Proven ability to work independently within a research lab
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Mentoring experience
- Proven scientific communication skills or grantsmanship
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:
For consideration, applicants must upload a cover letter and resume. This position is open until filled. Application review will begin October 31, 2023. Please provide names and email addresses of three to five references as part of the application process. When ready, the hiring department will contact the listed references via email requesting their reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website.
The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if the designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at naces.org.
The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. If 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.
HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:
Yes
To apply for this position, visit https://jobs.ufl.edu/. Job number for this vacancy is <528994> and the deadline date to apply is .
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