Assistant Scientist

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Assistant Scientist to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. 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. 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. Department Specific Functions Conduct independent and collaborative research aligned with departmental and SOM priorities Develop and execute funded research projects; contribute to grant submissions as Co-I Apply to self-led federal or private funding opportunities as per eligibility Supervise and mentor postdocs, graduate students, technicians, and trainees Lead or support core research activities, shared resources, and specialized instrumentation Publish peer-reviewed manuscripts and present findings at scientific meetings Ensure regulatory compliance (IACUC, biosafety) and maintain research documentation Participate in departmental seminars, journal clubs, and research retreats Present research in local and international conferences Lead and contribute interdisciplinary collaborations across SOM and affiliated institutes Support training initiatives, workshops, and trainee skill development Provide service on departmental or SOM committees as assigned This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

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.

Responsibilities

Conduct independent and collaborative research aligned with departmental and SOM priorities
Develop and execute funded research projects; contribute to grant submissions as Co-I
Apply to self-led federal or private funding opportunities as per eligibility
Supervise and mentor postdocs, graduate students, technicians, and trainees
Lead or support core research activities, shared resources, and specialized instrumentation
Publish peer-reviewed manuscripts and present findings at scientific meetings
Ensure regulatory compliance (IACUC, biosafety) and maintain research documentation
Participate in departmental seminars, journal clubs, and research retreats
Present research in local and international conferences
Lead and contribute interdisciplinary collaborations across SOM and affiliated institutes
Support training initiatives, workshops, and trainee skill development
Provide service on departmental or SOM committees as assigned