Postdoctoral Fellow, Li lab, College of Pharmacy

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow, Li lab, College of Pharmacy-1

Job Posting Title

Postdoctoral Fellow, Li lab, College of Pharmacy-1

Hiring Department

College of Pharmacy

Position Open To

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours

40

FLSA Status

Exempt

Earliest Start Date

Jan 01, 2026

Position Duration

Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026

Location

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details General Notes

The University of Texas at Austin provides competitive compensation plans plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes insurance and Teachers Retirement System (TRS) retirement benefits; paid vacation, sick and holiday time off; access to employee professional development and wellness services; the opportunity to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) federal program.

This position may perform work both in-person and remotely, as determined by supervisor and the needs of the college. This position may occasionally be required to work additional hours or weekends as needed to complete time‑sensitive projects or facilitate events and programs.

The mission of our College of Pharmacy is to advance discovery, innovation, and patient care; and to provide service to the university, professional and scientific communities, and society. A key part of that mission is our commitment to eliminating disparities, raising awareness, and fostering a culture where everyone has equal opportunities and a sense of belonging.

This is a fixed term position, with an initial term of 1 year. Additional time will be dependent on performance, continuation of funding, and mutual agreement.

Purpose

The Postdoctoral Fellow reports to Jie Li, Associate Professor in the College of Pharmacy to investigate natural products biological activities, chemistry, or biosynthesis for drug discovery.

Responsibilities

• Biological evaluations of natural products for drug discovery
• Microbial genome mining for specialized metabolites discovery from human microbiota
• Manuscript preparation for scientific publication
• Generate data and participate in scientific writing to contribute to grant applications
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• PhD (received within 3 years) with a research background in natural products discovery or biological evaluations.
• Proficiency in analyzing microbial genomic or metabolomic data.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct scientific research and report in the form of original research publications.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD and at least one year of experience with bioassays.
• Prior experience in biological evaluations with animal models, as well as strong verbal and writing communication skills.

Salary Range

$54,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Open office environment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Ability to lift 25 pounds regularly

Required Materials

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• List of 3 Professional References; at least one must be from a supervisor

Important: You will be prompted to submit your Resume/CV in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials as listed above will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi‑select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.

Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Employment Eligibility

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background

Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay

Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or…