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University of Florida Postdoctoral Associate - Pediatrics Cellular and Molecular Therapy, Zolotukhin Lab in Gainesville, Florida
Postdoctoral Associate - Pediatrics Cellular and Molecular Therapy, Zolotukhin Lab
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Work type: Post Doc Associate
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Allied Health
Department: 29092300 - MD-PEDS-CELL / MOLEC THERP DIV
Classification Title:
Postdoctoral Associate - Pediatrics Cellular and Molecular Therapy, Zolotukhin Lab
Job Description:
A post-doctoral position is available immediately in the Zolotukhin Lab in the Division of Cell and Molecular Therapy housed in the Department of Pediatrics.
Research Activities will include:
-Cultivate/manage the expansion/use of cell lines following established laboratory methods. Independently develop novel methods/techniques to troubleshoot errors.
-Conduct molecular cloning experiments following established laboratory methods. Independently develop methods/techniques to troubleshoot errors.
-Complete plasmid purification related activities, primer design related activities, RNA and DNA isolation related activities, and perform real-time PCR related activities with moderate to minimal supervision. Independently troubleshoot issues as they arise.
-Prepare and maintain recombinant Adeno-associated virus stocks following established laboratory methods. Independently develop methods/techniques to troubleshoot errors.
-Search scientific literature to select and modify methods and procedures most appropriate for research goals
-Maintain accurate laboratory records that record research methods, procedures, and results.
-Collaborate with the PI in completion of technical reports, research papers, scholarly articles, abstracts, or recommendations.
-Collaborate with the PI in completion of figures for presentations, publications, or grants.
-Collaborate with the PI in completion of grant proposals and progress reports to funding agencies.
Expected Salary:
$47,476-$60,000: commensurate based on experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Ph.D. degree in the appropriate area of specialization. A strong interest in research, as well as excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications should include a curriculum vitae (CV), and a cover letter, and three letters of recommendations or contact information for three professional references.
Review of applications will begin on immediately and will continue until a sufficient applicant pool has been established.
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/.(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 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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Health Assessment Required:Yes
Advertised: 14 Jul 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
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