Post Doctoral Associate

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Pathology Department at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Post Doctoral Associate. SUMMARY The Post Doctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Post Doctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.

Requirements

• MD or Ph.D. in relevant field
• 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.
• Experience with serological techniques (gel electrophoresis, Western blot, ELISA), PCR, flow cytometry

Nice To Haves

• Previous postdoctoral experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.
• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
• Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Work with the PI to define areas of study in exotic and wildlife species.
• Work independently on projects including database creation as well as a laboratory techniques including western blot, ELISA, gel electrophoresis, quantitative enzyme assays, and flow cytometry as well as projects involving core laboratories including mass spectrometry.
• Presentation of studies at national meetings.
• Overview of laboratory test development with a focus in antibody and antigen detection.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• tuition remission

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees