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.   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. Health Assessment Required: Yes