Post-Doctoral Associate- Div. of Infectious Diseases

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Post-Doctoral Associate conducts scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff and contributes to the scientific community through research-related work. The position focuses on infectious disease research and involves work with live HIV under biocontainment, clinical samples, and molecular and cellular biology methods.

The associate conducts research in assigned areas, prepares research reports and technical papers for publication, investigates the application of scientific principles and theories, and maintains knowledge of current principles and theories. The role also develops analytical models and systems and provides analyses and solutions to support strategic and tactical decisions. Duties may vary according to departmental needs and may include other responsibilities consistent with the role's required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with biocontainment handling of live HIV, working with clinical samples, and molecular and cellular biology methods.
• Work-related knowledge of tissue culture and molecular biology and genetics laboratory techniques, including PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, cDNA cloning, DNA amplification by PCR, protein expression and purification, plasmid restriction-digest analyses, protein and DNA gel electrophoresis, Northern, Western, and Southern blotting, and siRNA/DNA transfections.
• Work-related knowledge of quantitative RNA and DNA PCR, HIV phenotypic assays, virus production, mutagenesis, and construction of recombinant virus variants.
• Ability to collaborate with other employees.
• Good organizational skills and excellent computer skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English-language skills.
• Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on assigned areas of study.
• Prepare research reports and technical papers for publication.
• Investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles and theories.
• Maintain substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develop advanced analytical models and systems and provide solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Tuition remission

What This Job Offers

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