Postdoctoral Fellow, Li lab, College of Pharmacy

Postdoctoral Fellow, Li lab, College of Pharmacy-1

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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

The University of Texas at Austin provides competitive compensation plans plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes insurance, Teachers Retirement System (TRS) retirement benefits, paid vacation, sick and holiday time off, and access to employee professional development and wellness services. This position may perform work both in-person and remotely, as determined by supervisor and the needs of the college. Additional hours or weekends may be required as needed for time-sensitive projects or events.

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 and fostering an inclusive culture.

This is a fixed-term position, with an initial term of one year. Additional time will depend on performance, continuation of funding, and mutual agreement.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• $54,000+ depending on qualifications.

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

• 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. Ensure that all Required Materials have been uploaded before submitting your application; changes cannot be made afterward.

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

The retirement plan for this position is the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. The position also 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.

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

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.

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or otherwise 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 applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding,…