Postdoctoral Scholar

Saint Petersburg, FL, United StatesJob Identification 41198 Job Category Research Posting Date 09/12/2025, 06:07 PM Apply Before 10/31/2025, 04:00 AM Degree Level Doctorate Degree Locations 140 7th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701, US Essential Personnel No Job DescriptionDr. Mya Breitbart at the University of South Florida College of Marine Science invites applications to fill a Postdoctoral Researcher position working on a project investigating the presence of iron in marine bacteriophage (phage).Nature Of WorkThe successful applicant will be expected to isolate, grow, enumerate, and purify phage that infect the marine bacterium Vibrio natriegens under trace metal clean conditions. Through close collaboration with Dr. Kristen Buck’s laboratory at Oregon State University, this project will test the hypothesis that marine phage incorporate iron into their structures and represent a significant form of organic dissolved iron in the oceans.This position is available immediately but there is flexibility in start date. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. An annual salary of $65,000 plus benefits is budgeted. Initial appointment will be for one year, with re-appointment anticipated for a total of three years.Please submit a cover letter and CV with your application.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: Doctoral degree from an accredited institution and appropriate experience and training within a selected area of specialization. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow.PhD in biology, microbiology, cell biology, genetics, molecular biology, oceanography, marine sciences or related field at the time of appointmentDemonstrated research skills in phage biologyDemonstrated ability to write and publish papersPreferred QualificationsExperience working with marine bacteria and their phageExperience with phage culturingExperience working under trace metal clean conditionsInterest in chemistry (even though trace metal analyses will be conducted by collaborators)About UsWorking at USFWith approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.About USFThe University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.Compliance and Federal NoticesThis position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment LawsThe University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. 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