Postdoctoral Scholar

Job Description :

The Burris laboratory in the University of Florida Genetics Institute and the College of Pharmacy is seeking a highly talented, creative, independent, self-motivated postdoctoral scholar ().

Our research focuses on the chemical biology of nuclear receptors and drug development for a range of diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders, atherosclerosis, metabolic disorders, and cancer.

Our goals are to identify and characterize novel synthetic or natural chemical probes modulating the function of nuclear receptors in disease models and to optimize such compounds for future clinical use.

Ongoing projects include :

• Characterization of LXR inverse agonists in models of cardiometabolic diseases
• Development of novel REV-ERB agonists targeting aging-related metabolic dysfunction, neuroinflammation, and neurodegeneration
• Characterization of TLX ligands in models of dementia
• Exploration of the pharmacology of ERR agonists in a range of disease models
• Identification of chemical tools for orphan nuclear receptors

The University of Florida College of Pharmacy values the benefit of having a team that consists of diverse talents, skills, strengths, points of view and experiences.

The college is committed to cultivating an environment where everyone is respected for their intrinsic value, and developing the next generation of clinicians and scientists who will positively impact the health of others.

We’re committed to creating a working environment where everyone can be heard and recognized for their contributions. In recognition of such efforts, the College of Pharmacy is the 3-time recipient of the Insight into Diversity Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award.

Expected Salary :

Commensurate with education and experience.

Employment Benefits include : Health Insurance : UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.

Retirement Options : You may be eligible to participate in the FICA Alternative Plan and other deferred retirement plans.

Leave : Full-time post-doctoral associates earn paid leave bi-weekly. To learn more visit : hr.ufl.edu / benefits Minimum Requirements :

Ph.D. in organic chemistry within the last 3 years.

Preferred Qualifications :

Candidates with experience in natural product chemistry.

• Expertise in analytical tools HPLC and LC / MS.
• Expertise in structure elucidation using different 2D NMR techniques.
• Excellent oral communication and written skills in English, with good organizational and analytical abilities

Have international publications as a first author.