Postdoctoral Associate
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Healthcare
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Research/Development
Research Scientist
Job no: 541692
Work type: Post Doc Associate
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Health Care Administration/Support
Department: - MD-OPHTHALMOLOGY
Classification
Title:
Postdoctoral Associate
A Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related field.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will lead preclinical development of genetically engineered probiotic therapeutics for treatment of diabetes and metabolic disorders. Responsibilities include design and execution of pharmacokinetic, bioavailability, toxicology, dose-response, and efficacy studies in rodent models; engineering and characterization of probiotic strains; bioanalytical assay development; data analysis; and preparation of manuscripts, grant applications, and regulatory documentation.
Commensurate with experience
Required Qualifications:
Ideal candidates are dynamic and self-motivated individuals that can take ownership of the projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary. Candidates should have expertise in in vivo pharmacology, diabetes mouse models, PK/PD analysis, microbiome therapeutics, and peptide biologics.
Preferred:
- 2–5 years of hands-on experience with rodent models of diabetes and metabolic disease.
- Strong publication record in metabolic disease, microbiome therapeutics, or drug delivery.
- Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration spanning microbiology, pharmacology, toxicology, and bioengineering.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment
Required:
Health Assessment
Required:
Yes.
A health assessment for animal contact will be required.
Advertised: 13 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time
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