Postdoctoral Associate - Bannister Lab

University of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida in Palm Beach is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for Bannister Lab to design and synthesize molecules for biological studies under supervision, review literature, perform bench experiments, and analyze data using NMR, HPLC, and LC-MS.

The position requires an organic or medicinal chemistry degree; molecular modeling experience is beneficial and SAR/high-throughput/solid-phase synthesis are desirable.

Qualifications

• An organic or Medicinal chemistry degree is required.
• Molecular modeling expertise would be beneficial.
• Experience with conducting structure-activity relationship studies is preferred.
• Experience with high-throughput synthesis and/or solid-phase synthesis is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, design and synthesize molecules for biological studies.
• Review literature to optimize protocols and carry out bench experiments.
• Use lab instrumentation (NMR, HPLC, LC-MS) to validate results and analyze data.
• Present findings at lab meetings, project team meetings, conferences, and assist in drafting publications and grant proposals.

Skills

Molecular modeling

Structure-Activity Relationship

High-throughput synthesis

Solid-phase synthesis

Literature review

Microsoft Office

Chemdraw

PyMOL

Education

Organic or Medicinal chemistry degree

Tools

NMR

HPLC

LC-MS

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate - Bannister Lab

Job no: 540874 | Work type: Post Doc Associate | Location: Palm Beach | Categories: Biology/Life Science, Grant or Research Administration, Physical/Mathematical Sciences | Department: 37044010 - SR-MM-BANNISTER LAB

Under the PI's supervision, be responsible for chemical synthesis and design of molecules intended to be studied for biological use. This requires an ability to review the literature to optimize protocols, to carry out experiments at the bench, and to use lab instrumentation (NMR, HPLC, LCMS) to validate experimental results through analysis of data. The candidate must work well in a research group setting and within project teams to share ideas and to troubleshoot research problems, such as deciding how to address limitations of existing lead molecules. The candidate will present research findings at lab meetings, project team meetings, progress reports, conferences, seminars, symposia, and assist in drafting relevant publications and grant proposals. The candidate must be proficient in standard computer skills relevant to the job, such as using Microsoft Office products, Chemdraw, and pymol viewer.

Expected Salary: Commensurate with experience, aligned with NIH scale.

Required Qualifications: An organic or Medicinal chemistry degree is required.

• Molecular modeling expertise would be beneficial.
• Experience with conducting structure-activity relationship studies is preferred.
• Experience with high-throughput synthesis and/or solid phase synthesis is also desirable.

The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

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.

This position is time-limited.

This requisition will be used to fill 2 Postdoctoral Associates.

Advertised: 07 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Open until filled

Health Assessment Required: No