Postdoctoral Associate

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate on the Main Campus in Gainesville to lead the preclinical development of genetically engineered probiotic therapeutics for diabetes and metabolic disorders.

The successful candidate will design and execute pharmacokinetic, bioavailability, toxicology, dose-response, and efficacy studies in rodent models; engineer probiotic strains; develop bioanalytical assays; analyze data; and contribute to manuscripts, grant applications, and

Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology, Molecular Biology or related field.
• Experience in preclinical studies of probiotic therapeutics is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preclinical development of probiotic therapeutics for diabetes and metabolic disorders.
• Design and conduct PK, bioavailability, toxicology, dose-response and efficacy studies in rodent models.
• Engineer and characterize probiotic strains and develop bioanalytical assays.
• Analyze data and prepare manuscripts, grant applications, and regulatory documentation.

Skills

In vivo pharmacology

Diabetes mouse models

PK/PD analysis

Microbiome therapeutics

Peptide biologics

Education

Ph.D. in Pharmacology or related field

Job description

Job no: 541692
Work type: Post Doc Associate
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Health Care Administration/Support
Department: 29150000 - MD-OPHTHALMOLOGY

Classification Title:

Postdoctoral Associate

A Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or related field.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will lead preclinical development of genetically engineered probiotic therapeutics for treatment of diabetes and metabolic disorders. Responsibilities include design and execution of pharmacokinetic, bioavailability, toxicology, dose-response, and efficacy studies in rodent models; engineering and characterization of probiotic strains; bioanalytical assay development; data analysis; and preparation of manuscripts, grant applications, and regulatory documentation.

Commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications:

Ideal candidates are dynamic and self-motivated individuals that can take ownership of the projects. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary. Candidates should have expertise in in vivo pharmacology, diabetes mouse models, PK/PD analysis, microbiome therapeutics, and peptide biologics.

Preferred:

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience with rodent models of diabetes and metabolic disease.
• Strong publication record in metabolic disease, microbiome therapeutics, or drug delivery.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration spanning microbiology, pharmacology, toxicology, and bioengineering.

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

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: Yes.A health assessment for animal contact will be required.

Advertised: 13 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 06 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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