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Postdoctoral Associate

Inside Higher Ed
Gainesville, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/23/2026
Job No: 539658

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Allied Health, Grant or Research Administration

Department: 32040000 - PH-CELL AND SYS PHARM

Job Description

Classification Title:

Postdoctoral Associate

Classification Minimum Requirements:

The appointee must have received the doctorate in a field appropriate to the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Job Description:

The Postdoctoral Associate will work on a project to investigate and quantify neurochemicals in live brain tissue using fast-scan cyclic voltammetry (FSCV) and fiber photometry. The project(s) will integrate pharmacological and behavioral studies with real-time neurochemical measurements to clarify:

  • chemical mechanisms that underlie brain function,
  • how the dynamic nature of the recording environment affects the chemical measurements themselves.

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience. Employment Benefits include:

  • Health Insurance: UF participates in state- and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families and domestic partners, and offers voluntary insurance that includes vision, dental, long-term disability and more.
  • Retirement Options: You may be eligible to participate in the FICA Alternative Plan and other deferred retirement plans.
  • Leave: Full-time post-doctoral associates earn paid leave bi-weekly.

To learn more visit: hr.ufl.edu/benefits

Required Qualifications:

  • PhD in Neuroscience, Chemistry, Pharmacology or a related field, with a track record of productivity and innovation.
  • Creative thinking skills and solid command of the related literature.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with excellent communication skills.

Preferred:

  • Solid background and experience in behavioral assays related to motivation, drug abuse/addiction, and/or pain.
  • Experience with optogenetic/chemogenetic manipulations of brain circuitry.
  • Experience in real-time electroanalytical or photometric measurements of neurochemical species

Special Instructions To Applicants:

To be considered, you must upload your cover letter, resume, and list of three professional references.

As a part of our review for research and research support positions, we look for a full CV which includes all professional appointments/engagements, all post-secondary education, and all publications from post-secondary education and all respective dates. Please be sure to not use acronyms in your CV. This CV should include names of entities associated with any projects.

This is a time-limited position.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:

Yes. Animal Contact.

Applications Close: 22 May 2026

To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/539658

Our Commitment:

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. 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) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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