Postdoctoral Associate - Division of Infectious Diseases

University of Miami • Miami, FL

2d • 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 role involves working closely with Principal Investigators, Project Directors, biostatisticians, and research staff to develop and refine scientific research questions, study aims, and analytic strategies for investigator-initiated and NIH-funded research projects. The position also entails leading the development of research concept proposals, concept sheets, study protocols, analysis plans, and related scientific documents for multisite and single-site clinical and epidemiologic research studies. The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct literature reviews, synthesize scientific evidence, and collaborate with investigators and biostatisticians on study design, data interpretation, and statistical analysis plans. Preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, conference presentations, posters, and reports for submission to peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings is a key responsibility. The role also includes contributing to NIH grant applications and other funding-related materials, assisting investigators in navigating scientific review processes, and participating in scientific working groups and collaborative research initiatives. Developing and maintaining expertise in HIV science, infectious diseases, epidemiology, implementation science, clinical research methods, biostatistics, and related disciplinary areas is expected. The Postdoctoral Associate will present research findings at scientific meetings, contribute to dissemination activities, and provide mentorship and scientific guidance to research staff and trainees. Collaboration with study teams to ensure scientific rigor, reproducibility, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and adherence to institutional requirements throughout the research lifecycle is essential.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

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.
• Work closely with Principal Investigators, Project Directors, biostatisticians, and research staff to develop and refine scientific research questions, study aims, and analytic strategies for investigator-initiated and NIH-funded research projects.
• Lead the development of research concept proposals, concept sheets, study protocols, analysis plans, and related scientific documents for multisite and single-site clinical and epidemiologic research studies.
• Conduct literature reviews and synthesize scientific evidence to support hypothesis generation, study design, manuscript preparation, grant applications, and presentation development.
• Collaborate with investigators and biostatisticians in the identification of variables, development of analytic approaches, interpretation of study findings, and preparation of statistical analysis plans.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, conference presentations, posters, and reports for submission to peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings.
• Contribute to the preparation of NIH grant applications, career development awards, pilot proposals, research supplements, progress reports, and other funding-related materials.
• Assist investigators in navigating scientific review processes, including concept review committees, scientific working groups, protocol review committees, and manuscript development processes.
• Participate in scientific working groups, investigator meetings, and collaborative research initiatives across local, national, and international research networks.
• Develop and maintain expertise in HIV science, infectious diseases, epidemiology, implementation science, clinical research methods, biostatistics, and related disciplinary areas relevant to ongoing research programs.
• Present research findings at local, national, and international scientific meetings and contribute to dissemination activities targeting academic, clinical, and community audiences.
• Provide mentorship and scientific guidance to research coordinators, research associates, students, and research trainees participating in departmental research activities.
• Collaborate with study teams to ensure scientific rigor, reproducibility, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and adherence to sponsor and institutional requirements throughout the research lifecycle.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• tuition remission

What This Job Offers

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