Postdoctoral Associate - Bannister Lab

University of Florida; Florida; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida in Palm Beach is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to advance chemical synthesis and molecule design for biological studies. Under the PI's supervision, you will perform bench experiments, analyze data with NMR, HPLC, and LCMS, review the literature to optimize protocols, and contribute to publications and grant proposals.

Required is an organic or medicinal chemistry degree. Applicants should be able to work in a team, present findings at meetings, and communicate

Qualifications

• An organic or medicinal chemistry degree is required.
• Proficiency with lab instrumentation and data analysis is expected.
• Ability to present research findings at meetings and contribute to proposals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out chemical synthesis and design of molecules for biological use.
• Review literature to optimize protocols and perform bench experiments.
• Use NMR, HPLC, and LCMS to validate results and analyze data.
• Present findings at lab meetings and assist in publications and grants.
• Collaborate with project teams to troubleshoot research challenges.

Skills

Literature review

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Organic or Medicinal Chemistry degree

Tools

NMR

HPLC

LCMS

Chemdraw

Pymol viewer

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Classification Title:

Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description:

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.

Commensurate with experience, aligned with NIH scale.

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred:

• 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.

This position is open until filled. Application review will begin August 14, 2026. Candidates will be asked to deliver a research seminar (a 30-45 min presentation) in person or by zoom as part of the review process and will meet in person or virtually with the PI and with members of the PI's research group.

This position is time-limited.

This requisition will be used to fill 2 Postdoctoral Associates.

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 .

Health Assessment Required:

Health Assessment Required: No

Advertised: 07 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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