Post Doctoral Associate

University of Miami • Coral Gables, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role supports the department’s sponsored research, testing, and technology-development activities by planning and conducting experiments; collecting, analyzing, and documenting data; contributing to manuscripts, technical reports, and proposals; and collaborating with faculty, students, and staff to advance department and University research goals. The Post Doctoral Associate will work directly under the supervision of one to two faculty members.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in relevant field required
• 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 chemistry, engineering, materials science, or a closely related field required.
• No specific certification or licensure required at hire; completion of University and department-required research, laboratory safety, and compliance training required.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute laboratory and/or field experiments, analyze data, and maintain accurate research records.
• Strong scientific writing skills, including preparation of manuscripts, technical reports, presentations, and grant-support materials.
• Strong communication skills, including in interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work effectively with faculty, students, staff, and external collaborators in a team-based research environment.
• Proficiency with standard research software, data analysis tools, Microsoft Office applications, and laboratory instrumentation relevant to the department.
• Knowledge of research compliance requirements, laboratory safety practices, and responsible conduct of research.
• Strong organizational, communication, and project-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of relevant postdoctoral, industrial, or university research experience preferred, including experimental design, data analysis, technical writing, and collaborative research support.

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.
• Plans and conducts department-specific research activities, including laboratory, computational, and/or field investigations, in support of funded and emerging projects.
• Collects, curates, analyzes, and interprets experimental and research data; maintains complete, organized, and accessible records for faculty oversight and project reporting.
• Prepares or contributes to manuscripts, technical memoranda, sponsor reports, presentations, invention disclosures, and other scholarly or translational research products.
• Assists faculty with development of proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and supporting technical content for extramural funding submissions, subject to required approvals.
• Supports day-to-day operation of research facilities by coordinating laboratory organization, equipment use, supply needs, maintenance scheduling, and adherence to safety procedures.
• Trains, mentors, and provides technical guidance to graduate and undergraduate students, research personnel, and visiting scholars working on related projects.
• Coordinates with internal and external collaborators, including sponsors, industry partners, and other University units, to advance project milestones and deliverables.

Benefits

• The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation's premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.
• With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.
• We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully.
• United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.
• The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
• The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service.
• A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation's top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.
• The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs.
• The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.
• Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults.
• Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.
• The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.
• With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree