Newborn screening using mass spectrometry University of Central Florida in United States

Postdoctoral Associate

The Garrett Research Lab at the University of Florida is directed by Timothy J Garrett has a
postdoctoral opening to develop and implement new methods in newborn screening using high
resolution mass spectrometry in order to expand the number of rare diseases detected.
Research in Garrett’s lab involves the application and development of high-resolution mass
spectrometry for clinical research covering many areas including cancer, the microbiome, rare
diseases, and autoimmune disorders.

Develop liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry methods for the analysis of
lipids and metabolites from dried blood spot analysis, plasma, and/or tissue biopsies in relation
to rare diseases (known and unknown)

Collaborate with bio informaticists on building software tools to analyze and interpret the data

Train laboratory technicians in LC-HRMS methods

Prepare presentations and publications to report on results

Work with staff at the Florida Department of Health to implement new methods

Maintain instrumentation and perform necessary quality controls

Prepare grant applications as needed

$61,008  a year, per NIH rates based on experience

PhD in related field (chemistry, biochemistry, biology)

• Experience with high resolution mass spectrometry especially in lipidomics and metabolomics
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with others

Candidate should submit a curriculum vitae, NIH Biosketch/personal research statement (one-two pages), and three letter of recommendation.  The three letters of reference should be send directly to Professor Tim Garrett [email protected]

Application review will be begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Florida does not support H1B Visa for the position of Postdoctoral Associate; J1 Visa will be considered.

The final candidate will be required to provide an 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 Service (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/

If an accommodations due to a disability in 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.

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