Postdoctoral Associate
Job Description: A Postdoctoral Associate position is available at The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation &Technology in Jupiter, Florida. The work will be focused on unraveling molecular, cellular and behavioral mechanisms underlying function of G Protein Coupled Receptor (GPCR) signaling pathways and understanding their role in nervous system function and neuropsychiatric disease. The laboratory is interested in many aspects of receptor biology. Potential projects include:Neurobiological mechanisms underlying synaptic connectivity and circuit function.
Development and behavioral characterization of mouse models of neurological and psychiatric illness.
Development and use of optical sensors to understand neuromodulation.
Molecular and cellular mechanisms of GPCR signaling and trafficking.
Genetic and proteomic screens to identify novel GPCR regulators.
Structural basis of receptor signaling and drug discovery.
Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.
We are a diverse group with a variety of backgrounds in science, culture, ethnicity and ways in life. The PI is serious about mentoring and trains postdocs to become independent tenure-track investigators. Scripps Research provides an outstanding intellectual environment and access to a wide range of cutting-edge technologies. Please visit laboratory website at https://scripps.ufl.edu/profile/martemyanov-kirill/ for more details. Expected Salary:Commensurate with experience.
Minimum Requirements:Must possess a doctoral degree. A pending doctoral degree may be considered with approval of the Principal Investigator.
Preferred Qualifications: Special Instructions to Applicants:In order to be considered for this position, please upload your cover letter and resume.
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 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/You may also send your send CV, brief description of research interests and contact information of references to Dr. Kirill Martemyanov at kmartemyanov@ufl.edu.
This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not to apply.
This position is open until filled. Application review will begin August 30, 2024.
This is a time-limited position.
Health Assessment Required: No