美国佛罗里达州立大学招聘博士后—天然产物发现或生物合成

美国佛罗里达州立大学招聘博士后—天然产物发现或生物合成

Postdoctoral Researcher in Natural Product Discovery or Biosynthesis

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Florida State University

Deadline:

31 December 2025

£47,000 to £50,000 Dependent on applicant

experience and institutional guidelines

The Kalkreuter Lab in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Florida State University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join our research group. Successful candidates will be enthusiastic about applying new skills and strategies to existing expertise in natural product discovery or natural product biosynthesis to contribute to ongoing or new projects focused on the discovery and biosynthetic characterization of bacterial natural products, especially from Actinobacteria.

About the Lab

Our research integrates synthetic biology, enzymology, and genome mining to uncover new bioactive molecules and expand the biosynthetic potential of Actinobacteria. We utilize cutting-edge techniques, including heterologous expression, pathway engineering, and biochemical characterization, to understand and manipulate biosynthetic pathways. Our lab is relatively new, providing unique leadership opportunities and significant project control. Come join us in sunny Florida!

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, or a related field

• Strong background in either natural product discovery (e.g., genome mining, metabolomics, isolation) or natural product biosynthesis (e.g., pathway elucidation, enzyme biochemistry, biosynthetic engineering)

• Experience with LC-MS, NMR, genetic engineering, heterologous expression, or bioinformatics is highly desirable

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Position Details

• Full-time position, initially for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding

• Competitive salary and benefits in accordance with FSU policies

• Start date: Flexible in 2025

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a single PDF containing:

1. Cover letter describing research experience and interests

2. CV including publications

3. Contact information for two to three references

Send applications and inquiries to kalkreuter@chem.fsu.edu with the subject line: "Postdoc Application – [Your Last Name]".

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

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