Post Doctoral Scholar (Finance)

The College of Public Health is seeking a Research Post Doctoral Scholar to work as part of a team on a grant to PIs John Orrock (UW Madison) and co-PI Lynn B. (Marty) Martin at USF. Minimum Qualifications:
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• Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree in a field related to molecular ecology, disease ecology or immunology.
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Preferred Qualifications:
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• Very proficient in gene expression analyses, ideally both transcriptomic and candidate gene approaches (e.g., qPCR). Some background in Lyme disease biology or related tick borne or vectored diseases. Record of academic and research achievements. Candidates must be highly motivated, think independently and willing to work as part of integrated multidisciplinary research teams.
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Working at USF
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With 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.
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About USF
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The 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 .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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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.

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• RESEARCH DUTIES (100% FTE): The postdoc (PD) will work as part of a team on a grant to PIs John Orrock (UW Madison) and co-PI Lynn B. (Marty) Martin at USF. The principal duties and obligations of the appointment are to conduct research in accordance with the needs of the funded NSF grant on Lyme disease ecology, especially Peromyscus immunology and behavior. The postdoc will prepare research results for annual reports to the granting agency, publish high-quality articles in peer-reviewed journals, and present research at national/international scientific conferences. A successful PD will develop and implement comparative genomics tools with samples collected from NSF's National Ecological Observatory Network to investigate how immune variation among individuals affects their propensity to harbor Lyme spirochetes. PDs will also be given latitude to pursue their own research questions within the larger framework of the NSF-funded grant once the core research questions are addressed. Although the position is housed at USF, the post-doc will be expected to work closely with UW Madison and NEON personnel.
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