Postdoctoral Associate - Neurology - Mitochondrial Biogenesis

University of Miami • Miami, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Postdoctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Postdoctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community. This position will conduct biomedical research in mitochondrial molecular biology in health, disease and aging. The selected candidate will study mitochondrial biogenesis and function in health and disease using human cell lines as well as the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae as a model organism. We are interested in diverse molecular processes ranging from mitochondrial RNA structures to regulation of mitochondrial translation and the process of respiratory chain enzymes assembly.

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.
• PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or similar.
• Completed PhD.
• The selected candidate should be able to perform all kind of molecular biology and cell biology work.

Nice To Haves

• No postdoctoral experience is required. If any, it should not be more than 2 years.
• Experience in structural studies is a plus.

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.
• Design and conduct experiments to solve mitochondrial biology questions.
• Apply for fellowships
• Prepare and apply an individual development plan
• Communicate experimental results in conferences and research manuscripts

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• tuition remission

What This Job Offers

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