Postdoctoral Associate - Bannister Lab

Classification Title

Postdoctoral Associate

A doctorate degree in an appropriate scientific discipline.

Under the PI’s supervision, be responsible for chemical synthesis and design of molecules intended to be studied for biological use. This requires an ability to review the literature to optimize protocols, to carry out experiments at the bench, and to use lab instrumentation (NMR, HPLC, LCMS) to validate experimental results through analysis of data. The candidate must work well in a research group setting and within project teams to share ideas and to troubleshoot research problems, such as deciding how to address limitations of existing lead molecules.

The candidate will present research findings at lab meetings, project team meetings, progress reports, conferences, seminars, symposia, and assist in drafting relevant publications and grant proposals. The candidate must be proficient in standard computer skills relevant to the job, such as using Microsoft Office products, Chemdraw, and pymol viewer.

Commensurate with experience, aligned with NIH scale.

An organic or Medicinal chemistry degree is required.

• Molecular modeling expertise would be beneficial.
• Experience with conducting structure-activity relationship studies is preferred.
• Experience with high-throughput synthesis and/or solid phase synthesis is also desirable.

This position is open until filled. Application review will begin August 14, 2026. Candidates will be asked to deliver a research seminar (a 30-45 min presentation) in person or by zoom as part of the review process and will meet in person or virtually with the PI and with members of the PI’s research group.

This position is time-limited.

This requisition will be used to fill 2 Postdoctoral Associates.

The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

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