Assistant Scientist, SOM

University of Miami•Miami, FL

49d•Onsite

About The Position

The department of Medicine, division of Infectious Diseases, has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Assistant Scientist to work on the UHealth campus. The Assistant Scientist, SOM supports the University’s research goals and objectives by conducting research activities for the assigned division and garnering additional research grants/funding in alignment with University research goals, community needs, and scientific investigations within their field of interest. Moreover, the Assistant Scientist, SOM contributes to the scientific community by publishing research findings and promotes the University’s reputation as a leader in the field. The Assistant Scientist, SOM will perform a variety of technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests and experiments to obtain data for research purposes. This individual will conduct laboratory methods utilizing the latest methodologies in molecular and cell biology in support of sponsored research; review scientific journals, abstracts and other literature for information applicable to research experiments; and independently analyze data and publish on findings. The candidate is also expected to assist and contribute actively to the development and testing of new methodologies and technologies—including the design and execution of experiments and the independent evaluation of new equipment, reagents, and other collateral materials to make recommendations based on expertise and experimental results.

Requirements

Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree required
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Work-related knowledge in tissue culture, molecular biology and genetics laboratory test techniques such as PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, cloning of cDNA sequences, amplification of DNA sequences by PCR, protein expression techniques, protein purification, plasmid analyses by restriction digest, protein gel electrophoresis, DNA gel electrophoresis, Northern blotting, Western blotting, Southern Blotting, siRNA/DNA transfections, are preferred.
Work related knowledge in Direct PCR, Phusion, and Tropism Assays, HIV virus production, and envelope cloning for HIV.
Collaborate with other employees, good organizational skills, and excellent computer skills required.
Excellent English language skills (both verbal and written) required.

Responsibilities

Contributes to basic and applied research activities and authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
Collaborates with senior staff to publish findings in refereed journals.
Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.
Writes extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff.
Provides ready access to all experimental data for managing staff.
Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
Uses the Internet, surveys, legal documents, and other available sources to collect information.
Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.