Postdoctoral Research Associate

Post-Doctoral Associate in Metabolomics and Natural Product ChemistryA postdoctoral Associate position in metabolomics and natural product chemistry is available as part of an NIH-funded project on nematode chemical signaling led by Dr. Rebecca Butcher in the Department of Chemistry. Successful candidates will join a multidisciplinary research team to identify bioactive small molecules from nematodes using genome editing, comparative metabolomics, NMR spectroscopy, and total synthesis, and to study the biosynthesis and biological activity of these small molecules. Candidates should be eager to use chemistry expertise to solve biological problems. The successful candidate will use unbiased comparative metabolomics to identify new small molecule signals in nematodes and study their biosynthesis. Applicants should have prior experience with LC-HR-MS/MS, comparative metabolomics, and MS/MS networking. Additional duties include mentoring graduate students, drafting manuscripts, and assisting with grant proposal development.Applicants must have a PhD in chemistry or a related field. This position will be initially awarded for one year, and, contingent upon strong performance and conduct and availability of funds, may be renewed for up to three years.The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, and the compensation includes a full benefits package. To see more, visit benefits.hr.ufl.eduPhD in chemistry or a related field. Prior experience with LC-MS/MS, comparative metabolomics, and MS/MS networking.Additional experience in biological assay and NMR-based structure elucidation are preferred.For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. Click on Apply Now at the top of this posting. This is a time-limited position. A complete application includes (1) a letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position, (2) a complete curriculum vitae, (3) a statement on teaching and research goals, and (4) a list of at least three references. After initial review, letters of recommendation will be requested from the references for selected applicants. Applications will be reviewed beginning 8/4/2026, and the position will remain open until filled. Only complete applications will be reviewed at this time. Applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority. All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks, and verification of education. The selected 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 educational institution outside of the United States require evaluation by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at