Assistant Scientist (Public Health Scientist)
About The Position
The Assistant Scientist carries out a research agenda supporting the University’s research goals and objectives. The role contributes to the scientific community by publishing research findings and promoting the University’s reputation as a leader in the field. The position is a full-time staff role with the University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC in Miami, Florida. The Assistant Scientist conducts basic and applied research, creates and performs experiments, analyzes results, and collaborates with researchers and senior staff to develop end products and publish findings. The role also supports proposal and grant preparation, maintains access to experimental data for managing staff, and obtains equipment and supplies for assigned projects. Duties may vary according to departmental needs, and additional responsibilities may be assigned.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree (PhD) required.
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required.
- Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
- Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to basic and applied research activities and author scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
- Collaborate with senior staff to publish findings in refereed journals.
- Create and conduct experiments and analyze results.
- Work with other researchers to use and develop end products.
- Write extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff.
- Provide ready access to experimental data for managing staff.
- Request or acquire equipment and supplies for assigned projects.
- Collect information using the internet, surveys, legal documents, and other available sources.
- Apply for grants to continue research and prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
- Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Tuition remission
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
