A postdoctoral position is available in the Lobanova Laboratory with the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Florida. The laboratory studies pathogenic changes in lipid metabolism and protein degradation in retinal diseases with the aim of identifying and validating new therapeutic strategies with high translational potential. 

https://research.eye.ufl.edu/profile/lobanova-ekaterina/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/149oeoFdgebAW/bibliography/public/

Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. degree in biological sciences/biophysics/ biochemistry/molecular biology with a track record of working on complex problems and high-quality publication(s). The applicant’s training should provide sufficient preparation to use mouse models of retinal degeneration, AAV-based gene delivery systems, cell culture, metabolomics and genomics approaches (RNA-seq, Chip-seq, single-cell RNA-seq) to identify pathways implicated in retinal pathogenesis and to develop and validate new therapeutic strategies. Ideal candidates are dynamic and self-motivated individuals that can take ownership of the projects and work in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment.

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter describing an interest in the position and relevant experience, curriculum vitae, research statement and contact information for the three references.  If preferred, reference letters can be addressed to Ekaterina Lobanova, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology.

Final candidate will be required to provide official transcript to the hiring department upon hire.  A transcript will not be considered “official” if a designation of “Issued to Student” is visible.  Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity institution dedicated to building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff.

The University of Florida is An Equal Employment Opportunity Institution. 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). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

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