Postdoctoral Scholar

The Opportunity

The Petelski Lab in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Scholar who will help with lab set-up, drive scientific projects, and mentor junior researchers. Ideally, the applicant has experience in mass spectrometry proteomics. As a member of the Petelski Lab, the scholar will be active in pursuing relevant research questions in proteomics while developing expertise for independent work. 

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct research aimed at profiling proteome changes in cancerous environments, during process of regeneration and/or in response to biomaterials.

• Prepare and analyze samples using single-cell and bulk proteomics methodologies. 

• Write and publish high-impact scientific manuscripts. 

• Build clinical collaborations with hospitals and research institutes. 

• Supervise and train graduate and undergraduate students. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, or any related field. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of mass spectrometry proteomics, including instrument set-up, sample preparation, data acquisition, and data analysis. 

• Experience in preparing human tissues for downstream protein analyses, especially for single-cell.  

• Biological handling experience in musculoskeletal disease (such as osteoarthritis) or cancer. 

• Additional experience in materials characterization is of interest. 

• Familiarity with R or similar computational language. 

• Strong writing and oral communication skills. 
   
• Ability to engage in creative troubleshooting.

Additional Application Materials Required:

• Materials required: updated CV, cover letter, and contact information of 3-4 references. In the cover letter, please describe your hands-on experience, what makes you interested in the Petelski lab, and a summary of at least 1 scientific project you would like to pursue.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The Ph.D. must be conferred before the commencement of employment in the Postdoctoral Scholar position at the University of Central Florida.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Are Benefits Important to You?

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state’s benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First.  OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off. 

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Additional Requirements related to Research Positions:

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, UCF is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

Department

College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) - Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Type of Appointment

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Expected Salary

$57,000.00

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

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