We are looking for eager scientists and engineers ready to learn and make progress in answering daunting questions in proteomics. 

Diverse backgrounds are welcome! Mass spectrometry proteomics requires all kinds of know-how, from hands-on technological and experimental work to computational analyses, and so let's have a chat to discuss potential ideas and projects. 

Postdoctoral Scholar

The Petelski Lab in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Scholar who will help with lab set-up, drive scientific projects, and mentor junior researchers. Ideally, the applicant has experience in mass spectrometry proteomics. As a member of the Petelski Lab, the scholar will be active in pursuing relevant research questions in proteomics while developing expertise for independent work. 

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct research aimed at profiling proteome changes in different biological contexts, such as cancerous environments, during process of regeneration and/or in response to biomaterial parameter optimization.

• Prepare and analyze samples using single-cell and bulk proteomics methodologies. 

• Write and publish high-impact scientific manuscripts. 

• Build clinical collaborations with hospitals and research institutes. 

• Supervise and train graduate and undergraduate students. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• PhD in Biomedical Sciences, Bioengineering, or any related field. 

• Working knowledge of mass spectrometry proteomics, including instrument set-up, sample preparation, data acquisition, and data analysis. 

• Experience in preparing human tissues for downstream protein analyses, especially for single-cell.  

• Biological handling experience in musculoskeletal disease (such as osteoarthritis) or cancer. 

• Additional experience in materials characterization is of interest. 

• Familiarity with R or similar computational language. 

• Strong writing and oral communication skills. 

• Ability to engage in creative troubleshooting. 

Application: 

• Contact Dr. Aleks via email, and apply on the UCF website. 

• Materials required: updated CV, cover letter, and contact information of 3-4 references. In the cover letter, please describe your hands-on experience, what makes you interested in the Petelski lab, and a summary of at least 1 scientific project you would like to pursue. 

Review of applications commences immediately and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Graduate Research Assistant

If you are already at UCF, that's great! Contact Dr. Aleks via email to set-up an in-person meeting. Please supply your CV or resume. 

If you are a prospective PhD or Master's student, that's great too! We are looking for applicants with backgrounds in Materials Science & Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, or other related fields. Email Dr. Aleks at any point in the application process to discuss any questions. 

Undergraduate Students

If you are highly motivated and would like to gain research experience and contribute to the lab's research, reach out to Dr. Aleks via email!