Postdoctoral Associate in cryogenic electron microscopy (CryoEM)

 Classification Title: Postdoctoral
Associate  

Job Description:  

A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the
laboratory of Tina Izard at UF Scripps in Jupiter, Florida. We seek a motivated
scientist to make discoveries in projects at the interface of structural
biology, membrane biophysics, and cell adhesion signaling, with emphasis on how
receptors and adhesion complexes are regulated by lipid interactions, membrane
organization, and mechanics. Research in the lab spans integrins, GPCRs, and
related membrane-associated signaling systems. 

The successful candidate will join a well-equipped
structural biology program focused on single particle cryoEM, X ray
crystallography, protein biochemistry, membrane reconstitution, and
quantitative biophysics. The lab has dedicated access to a cryoARM300 300 kV
microscope with a Gatan K3 detector, as well as crystallographic infrastructure
including SER-CAT access at APS and on-site X-ray instrumentation. This
position offers the opportunity to drive ambitious mechanistic projects with
excellent instrument access, strong mentorship, and a clear path to high-impact
publication. 

Research areas may include 

Single particle cryoEM of membrane proteins and adhesion
complexes 

Protein lipid interactions and membrane reconstitution using
nanodiscs, liposomes, monolayers, or related systems 

Structure function analysis by X-ray crystallography,
biochemistry, and biophysics 

Integration of structural work with cellular or
infection/immunity-based readouts where appropriate 

Qualifications 

Recent PhD in structural biology 

Strong background in protein expression, purification, and
biochemical characterization 

Experience in cryoEM, X ray crystallography, or both 

Interest in membrane proteins, lipid systems, and
quantitative mechanistic biology 

Strong organizational and communication skills 

What we offer 

Access to state-of-the-art structural biology
infrastructure, including the cryoARM300 

Opportunity to lead an independent, high-visibility project 

Collaborative environment with close interaction with the
Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience 

Outstanding core facilities supporting genomics, proteomics,
chemistry, informatics, and screening 

Location and quality of life 

The institute is located in Jupiter, Florida, a vibrant
coastal community in Northern Palm Beach County with year-round sunshine,
beaches, outdoor recreation, and no state income tax. 

The area offers an attractive quality of life and a growing
biomedical research environment, including close interaction with the Max
Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience. 

Application 

Please email a CV, a brief statement of research interests,
and contact information for three references to t.izard@ufl.edu. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. 

Expected Salary:  

NRSA Minimum Salary.  

Minimum Requirements:  

Applicants with a recently awarded Ph.D. degree in a
relevant scientific discipline. 

Preferred Qualifications:  

Experience in cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM) 

Any structural biologist is highly encouraged to apply 

Applicants with a recently awarded Ph.D. degree in
structural biology are preferred  

Special Instructions to Applicants:  

The University of Florida is a member of the State
University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply
for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at
800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF. 

In order to be considered, please upload a cover letter and
resume.  

For any inquiries, you may contact Dr. T. Izard, at
t.izard@ufl.edu 

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

Please provide names and email addresses of three to five
references as part of the UF application process. When ready, the hiring
department will contact the listed references via email requesting their
reference letters to be uploaded directly to the application website. 

This position is open until filled. Application review will
begin March 25, 2026  

This is a time-limited position.  

This requisition will be used to fill multiple positions.  

Health Assessment Required: No
 

REQ # 539186