Post Doctoral Scholar

University of Miami • Miami, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Post Doctoral Scholar to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Post Doctoral Scholar takes initiative and works independently in developing new research ideas and troubleshooting new assays. Further, the incumbent facilitates the training of students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. Assists in planning and designing research experiments, establishes priorities, and recommends schedules. Presents research findings at local and national scientific conferences. Writes technical publications and reports. Designs and writes programs to perform analysis and produces written reports on results. Collects pilot data to help support new and competing renewal applications. Supervises undergraduate and graduate research students and performs literature reviews. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Department Specific Functions The Post Doctoral Scholar will be part of an NIH-funded training program designed to provide rigorous research training in Alzheimer’s Disease and AD-related disorders (AD/ADRD). The scholar is expected to conduct a mentored AD/ADRD-related research project designed to be completed well within the two years of program participation. With guidance from mentors, the scholar is expected to create an Individual development plan, develop as well as participate in coursework and seminars, give presentations, and participate in program-related activities aiming to develop skills for interdisciplinary work and the ability to design and conduct independent research. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Requirements

• MD, DMD, DVM, PharmD or Ph.D. in relevant field, in health-related sciences.
• No prior experience required
• Applicants must apply through https://redcap.miami.edu/surveys/?s=TA3KCANMHP3ARYKC
• A letter from mentor/Faculty who has first-hand knowledge of the applicant’s potential and interest in research.
• NIH Biosketch.
• Personal statement of interest in engaging in AD/ADRD research.
• Relevant research idea or proposal.
• Strong interest in developing a career in AD/ADRD research
• 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

• Takes initiative and works independently in developing new research ideas and troubleshooting new assays.
• Facilitates the training of students, residents, fellows, and other trainees.
• Assists in planning and designing research experiments, establishes priorities, and recommends schedules.
• Presents research findings at local and national scientific conferences.
• Writes technical publications and reports.
• Designs and writes programs to perform analysis and produces written reports on results.
• Collects pilot data to help support new and competing renewal applications.
• Supervises undergraduate and graduate research students and performs literature reviews.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Conduct a mentored AD/ADRD-related research project designed to be completed well within the two years of program participation.
• Create an Individual development plan, develop as well as participate in coursework and seminars, give presentations, and participate in program-related activities aiming to develop skills for interdisciplinary work and the ability to design and conduct independent research.

Benefits

• The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

What This Job Offers

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