Postdoctoral Associate Position Available In Alachua, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The University of Florida's Wildlife and Aquatic Veterinary Disease Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to develop lateral flow immunoassays for fish virus detection. The role involves full-time research, assay design, optimization, and data analysis. Salary will match qualifications. Minimum requirement: Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Virology, or related fields. Applications are ongoing for job number 535304.
Job Description
Postdoctoral Associate Apply now (https://secure.dc4.pageuppeople.com/apply/674/gateway/default.aspx?c=apply&lJobID=535304&lJobSourceTypeID=796&sLanguage=en-us) Job no: 535304 Work type:
Post Doc Associate Location:
Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories:
Biology/Life Science Department:
28100000 – VM-INFECT
DISEASE & IMMUNOLOGY
Classification Title:
Postdoctoral Associate Job Description:
The University of Florida’s Wildlife and Aquatic Veterinary Disease Laboratory is hiring a postdoctoral researcher to work on the development and optimization of lateral flow immunoassays for the rapid detection of fish viruses. The ideal candidate will have expertise in diagnostic assay development, particularly in lateral flow or immunoassay techniques, as well as familiarity with fish viruses or aquatic pathogens. The successful applicant will work with Dr. Kuttichantran Subramaniam in the Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology.
Duties:
+ Participate in a full-time research program + Design and develop lateral flow immunoassays for the detection of specific fish viruses + Optimize assay conditions, including antibody selection, conjugation, and buffer formulations + Conduct experiments to evaluate the sensitivity, specificity, and reproducibility of the developed assays + Analyze and interpret experimental data and prepare reports and publications for scientific journals + Present research findings at conferences and departmental meetings
Expected Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications and experience.
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates will have a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Virology, Immunology, or a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
None. Special Instructions to
Applicants:
Applications for job number 535304 will be considered as they are received, but for full consideration, applicants must upload a PDF file containing a current curriculum vitae, a brief summary of your research experience and interests, and a list of 3 professional references with contact information online and sent electronically via email to Dr. Kuttichantran Subramaniam atkuttichantran@ufl.edu. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate will be required to provide official transcript(s) upon hire. A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found athttp://www.naces.org/. The University of Florida is an equal-opportunity institution. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352/392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800/955-8771 (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida’s Sunshine Law. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes.
Advertised:
25 Mar 2025 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 23 May 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
