Postdoctoral Associate - Pediatrics

University of Miami•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", Department of Pediatrics - Infectious Disease has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Post Doctoral Associate to work in Miami. 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.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in relevant field required
No previous experience required
Ability to multitask
Flexibility with work schedule to meet study demands

Nice To Haves

MD or PhD in relevant field
Minimum 1 year preferred
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.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Well-developed organizational skills
Investigative approach to shaping scientific questions
Research techniques
Laboratory safety
Experimental design
Data analysis interpretation
Statistical analysis
Literature search and evaluation
Knowledge of manuscript submission and peer review process
Writing manuscripts, white papers and progress reports
Writing funding proposals such as grants/fellowships preferred
Presenting verbal presentations in seminars, meetings and poster sessions preferred
Teaching

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.
Conduct experiments
Document research findings
Publish and disseminate research findings
Present at conferences
Mentor students/member of the lab
Write grants