| Classification Title: |
Postdoctoral Associate – National High Magnetic Field Laboratory |
| Job Description: |
Postdoctoral Researcher – NMR Structural Biology & Metabolic Flux Analysis
National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, University of Florida
The National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (NHMFL) at the University of Florida is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to develop cutting-edge carbon-13 detected NMR methods for structural biology and to apply advanced metabolomics and metabolic flux analysis using 13C tracers. This two-year position is funded by an NIH RM1 grant and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment at one of the world’s premier high-field NMR facilities.
Position Overview
The successful candidate will lead efforts in two key areas:
- Development of Direct 13C-Detected NMR Experiments for Structural Biology
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- Design and optimize novel carbon-13 detected NMR methodologies for studying biomolecular structure and dynamics.
- Apply advanced pulse sequences and high-field NMR techniques to enhance spectral sensitivity and resolution.
- Collaborate with biochemists and biophysicists to integrate NMR with complementary structural approaches.
- Commission new high temperature superconducting (HTS) cryoprobes for structural biology applications.
- Metabolomics and Metabolic Flux Analysis
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- Design and implement 13C tracer-based metabolic flux experiments to investigate biochemical pathways in mammalian and microbial systems.
- Analyze high-resolution NMR data to quantify metabolic fluxes and metabolite distributions.
- Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to interpret fluxomic data in the context of cellular metabolism and disease.
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| Expected Salary: |
$58,700 |
| Minimum Requirements: |
Ph.D. in biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, structural biology, metabolomics, or a related field. |
| Preferred Qualifications: |
- Strong background in solution or solid-state NMR spectroscopy.
- Experience with 13C-tracer-based metabolic flux analysis is preferred but not required.
- Proficiency in NMR pulse programming, data processing, and analysis (Bruker or Agilent systems preferred).
- Strong computational and analytical skills; experience with MATLAB, Python, or R is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
In order to be considered, please submit the following documents:
- Cover letter summarizing research experience and interests.
- Curriculum vitae (CV).
- Contact information for three professional references.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Joanna Long at jrlong@mbi.ufl.edu.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. |
| Health Assessment Required: |
No |
