Asst. Scientist, SOM

University of Miami•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Scientist, SOM carries out a particular research agenda in support of the University’s research goals and objectives. 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 University of Miami/UHealth Department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time, Assistant Scientist to work in Miami.

Requirements

Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree relevant field
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Cell cultures/2D and 3D
DNA/RNA/Protein extraction, purification
PCR/qPCR
Western blotting
Fluorescence microscope and confocal microscope
Immunofluorescence staining and immunohistochemistry
Luciferase reporter
Flow cytometry
Plasmid design and preparation
Animal handing and experiment
Problem identification and solving skills
Basic statistical and bioinformatics analysis skills
Communication, organization and presentation skills

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.
Design, execute scientific experiments to solve scientific problems; collect, analyze data and visualize data for presentations, manuscripts and grants applications.
Perform animal works according to IACUC protocol, perform animal breeding, collect tissues, blood and other needed materials for further analysis.
Collaborate with senior staff to publish findings in scientific journals.
Writes intramural and extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff.
Managing laboratory equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
Use publicly available sources to collect information and perform bioinformatics analysis.