Post Doctoral Associate

University of Miami Miller School of Medicine • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department Dermatology has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Post Doctoral Associate to work in Miami, FL. The Post Doctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of mthe anaging staff. Moreover, the Post Doctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.

Requirements

• MD or Ph.D. in relevant field
• No prior experience required
• 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

• 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.
• Plan and conduct assigned and/or original research projects autonomously while working collaboratively with UM faculty, staff, postdocs and students.
• Perform basic molecular biology and cell biology techniques such as nucleic acid extraction and manipulation, PCR, RT-PCR, Western blot analysis, immunostaining, cell culture, cell transfections, cell sorting.
• Performs genomic data analyses resulted from next generation sequencing data.
• Maintains accurate records of research findings and the analysis of results.
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publications and grant preparations.
• Present research findings at professional meetings.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• tuition remission

What This Job Offers

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