Postdoctoral Associate - Medicine - Endo-Diabetes

University of Miami • Miami, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct research as part of an NIDDK-funded project investigating the mechanisms by which physical exercise preserves pancreatic beta-cell function and mass. The candidate will perform and coordinate studies using mouse models of exercise training, including metabolic phenotyping, glucose homeostasis assessments, pancreatic islet isolation and functional studies. The position will also involve molecular and cellular analyses of pancreatic islets, including gene and protein expression studies and integration of multi-omics datasets to identify exercise-responsive pathways. The Postdoctoral Associate will analyze and interpret experimental data, contribute to the development of new experimental approaches, prepare manuscripts and scientific presentations, and participate in the training and supervision of students and other laboratory personnel.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree in relevant field required
• Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in a life science discipline or M.D.
• 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.
• Strong scientific background.
• Demonstrated scientific problem-solving ability and creativity.
• Excellent communication skills and publication records.
• Must be able to work in a highly collaborative manner.

Nice To Haves

• No previous experience required
• Prefer at least one (1) year relevant work-related experience with evidence of tangible contributions to the dissemination of new research information.

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.
• Perform and coordinate studies using mouse models of exercise training, including metabolic phenotyping, glucose homeostasis assessments, pancreatic islet isolation and functional studies.
• Perform molecular and cellular analyses of pancreatic islets, including gene and protein expression studies and integration of multi-omics datasets to identify exercise-responsive pathways.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data.
• Contribute to the development of new experimental approaches.
• Prepare manuscripts and scientific presentations.
• Participate in the training and supervision of students and other laboratory personnel.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• tuition remission

What This Job Offers

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