Entry Scientist

University of Miami•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Entry Scientist, SOM supports assigned research activities for the department. The appointee also furthers the University’s research goals and objectives and advances the University’s reputation as a leader in the field. This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Requirements

MD or Ph.D. in relevant field
No previous experience required
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
Ph.D. in Neuroscience or related field.
Demonstrated research experience in neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, neuroimmune interactions, experimental model development, and collaborative scientific projects.
Experience in data analytics, bioinformatics, grant writing, and scientific communication.
Advanced proficiency in experimental design, molecular and cellular techniques, and data analysis.
Expertise in neuroscience research, neuroimmune interactions, and collaborative research.
Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment in critical decision-making.
Commitment to mentorship, training, and professional development.
Skilled in laboratory management, compliance, and technical troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Recruits and maintains patients in clinical research protocols.
Provides and follows best practices in clinical and translational research performance.
Processes and analyzes results and data.
Communicates results to the scientific community via published papers and agency reports.
Presents ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences, summarizing the nature of the research, methodology, and results.
Stays abreast of the work of other scientists within the department and scientific community.
Attends conferences and reads relevant journals.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Design, conduct, and analyze experiments investigating neuroimmune interactions, proteinopathies (TDP-43, tau, amyloid), and neurodegenerative disease mechanisms.
Develop and utilize animal models (mouse, transgenic colonies) and cellular models for disease mechanism studies and therapeutic target validation.
Apply spatial transcriptomics, spatial proteomics, and advanced imaging techniques to postmortem brain tissues.
Integrate and analyze complex datasets using data analytics, bioinformatics, and statistical software (e.g., FSL, FreeSurfer, Linux commands).
Conduct meta-analytical extraction, data entry, and analysis for neurocognitive and neuroimaging studies.
Draft, edit, and submit scientific research grants, progress reports, and manuscripts for federal and foundation sponsors.
Author peer-reviewed publications, abstracts, and agency reports; present findings at national and international conferences.
Collaborate with principal investigators, research scientists, and external partners on multi-institutional projects.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in experimental techniques, data analysis, and scientific writing.
Apply advanced techniques in immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, protein extraction, Western blotting, and behavioral testing.
Manage laboratory operations, including ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.