Post Doc Associate Laboratory of Stem Cell and Metabolism Nutrient Sensing Pathways
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Gainesville, FL - USA
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Job Summary
| Classification Title: | Postdoc Aso |
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| Classification Minimum Requirements: | The appointee shall have received the doctorate in a field appropriate to the assigned duties and responsibilities. |
| Job Description: | The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences is creating an environment that affirms community across all dimensions. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position please call or the Florida Relay System at (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF . The Laboratory of Stem Cell and Metabolism at the University of Florida (UF) seeks a highly motivated and creative Postdoctoral Associate to join a multidisciplinary research team investigating the mechanisms that regulate muscle stem cell metabolism aging and tissue regeneration. The successful candidate will lead independent and collaborative research projects focused on nutrient-sensing pathways cellular metabolism mitochondrial structure and function and mechanisms of aging in skeletal muscle stem cells using both human cells and mouse models. The position offers opportunities to integrate molecular metabolic genetic and in vivo approaches to understand how metabolic and mitochondrial adaptations influence stem cell function regenerative capacity and age-associated decline. The Postdoctoral Associate will work closely with Dr. Feng Yue (Principal Investigator) and collaborators to develop new research directions contribute to high-impact studies and advance the laboratorys broader mission of understanding metabolic adaptation stem cell resilience and tissue regeneration during aging. The anticipated start date is November 2026. The Postdoctoral Associate will be expected to:
Dr. Yue is fully committed to supporting the career development of all trainees providing ample opportunities for one-on-one mentorship professional growth and preparation for both academic and industry career paths. The University of Florida is a Land-Grant Sea-Grant and Space-Grant institution encompassing virtually all academic and professional disciplines with an enrollment of more than 56000 students. UF is a member of The Association of American Universities. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station the Florida Cooperative Extension Service the College of Veterinary Medicine the Florida Sea Grant program and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and maintain). The School of Natural Resources and Environment is an interdisciplinary unit housed in IFAS and managed by several colleges on campus. UF/IFAS employs nearly 4500 people which includes approximately 990 salaried faculty and 1400 permanent support personnel located in Gainesville and throughout the state. IFAS one of the nations largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations is administered by a Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine. UF/IFAS also engages in cooperative work with Florida A&M University in Tallahassee. |
| Expected Salary: | Commensurate with Experience and Education |
| Required Qualifications: | The candidate must hold a Ph.D. (or M.D./Ph.D. foreign equivalent acceptable) in a relevant biological science such as molecular biology cell biology genetics biochemistry or a related field and demonstrate a strong record of research productivity and peer-reviewed must be supportive of the mission of the Land-Grant system. Candidates must also have a commitment to UF core values. |
| Preferred: | Expertise in cellular and molecular biology techniques including cell culture gene editing immunoprecipitation (IP) Western blotting flow cytometry and related approaches. Experience in cellular metabolism metabolic biology or metabolic biochemistry. Experience with in vivo animal models and/or human primary cells. Experience with CRISPR screening and bioinformatics/computational analysis of sequencing data. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English with strong organizational skills attention to detail analytical ability and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively. |
| Special Instructions to Applicants: | Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Individuals wishing to apply should go online to Careers at UFand submit:
Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.A transcript will not be considered official if a designation of Issued to Student is earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. The University and greater Gainesville community enjoy a variety of cultural events restaurants year-round outdoor recreational activities and social opportunities. |
| Health Assessment Required: | No |
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