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University of Florida · 5 months ago

Postdoctoral Associate- Disney Lab

positionPalm Beach, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

The University of Florida is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in RNA Chemical Biology within the Disney group of the Department of Chemistry. The role focuses on developing selective therapeutics from genome sequences and involves a high-impact research project tailored to support career goals.

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Qualification

RNA biology techniquesMolecular biologyBiochemical methodsRNA-seq data analysisDNA encoded library designStructure-based designHigh-impact publication listWillingness to learnTeam-player mentality

Required

Qualified applicants should have completed a relevant Ph.D. degree in structural biology, chemical biology, or organic/medicinal chemistry

Preferred

Preference will be given to candidates with strong skills in RNA biology techniques, molecular biology, and biochemical methods
Previous experience with RNA-seq data analysis, DNA encoded library design and screening, and structure-based design is also desirable
Highly motivated candidates possessing a strong academic track-record, a high-impact publication list, a team-player mentality, and an interest in targeting the RNA world are poised for success in the group
The Disney group employs a broad range of experimental techniques, and thus a diverse set of research skills is preferable and a willingness to learn new methods is essential

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University of Florida

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University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
dateFounded in 1853
location
Gainesville, Florida, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.ufl.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.83M
Key Investors
Align TechnologyUS Department of EnergyNFWF
2025-06-02Grant
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-09-10Grant· $0.18M

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Sri Kalyanaraman
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Chris Cowen
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