Postdoctoral Associate - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

University of Miami • Miami, FL

19h • 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 candidate will have a strong applied biochemistry foundation with training in biostatistics, R-based analysis, and bioinformatics in human proteomics and genomics. The ideal candidate pairs strong wet-lab execution across biochemical and cell-based systems with computational tools who can design high-quality experiments, interpret multidimensional outputs with translational relevance. The candidate should be trained in writing scientific publications and grant funding proposals, and mentoring of students at all levels in the laboratory and classroom. The candidate will have expertise in polymeric materials, drug delivery, and implantable devices, who can design and develop biocompatible and biodegradable platforms for controlled and sustained release of small molecules and biologics. The role will lead formulation and materials selection, 3D printing and fabrication of drug-loaded constructs and implantable device prototypes, in vitro characterization (physicochemical properties, drug loading, release kinetics, stability, and performance testing), and preclinical study planning and data interpretation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into validated prototypes. Responsibilities also include rigorous documentation and scientific communication (reports, manuscripts, and presentations) and mentoring of trainees in best laboratory practices and experimental design. The candidate should be trained in writing grant funding proposals.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree Medicine (MD) required
• Strong applied biochemistry foundation with training in biostatistics, R-based analysis, and bioinformatics in human proteomics and genomics.
• Strong wet-lab execution across biochemical and cell-based systems with computational tools.
• Ability to design high-quality experiments, interpret multidimensional outputs with translational relevance.
• Expertise in polymeric materials, drug delivery, and implantable devices.
• Ability to design and develop biocompatible and biodegradable platforms for controlled and sustained release of small molecules and biologics.
• 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

• Trained in writing scientific publications and grant funding proposals.
• Trained in mentoring of students at all levels in the laboratory and classroom.

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.
• Formulation and materials selection, 3D printing and fabrication of drug-loaded constructs and implantable device prototypes.
• In vitro characterization (physicochemical properties, drug loading, release kinetics, stability, and performance testing).
• Preclinical study planning and data interpretation.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate concepts into validated prototypes.
• Rigorous documentation and scientific communication (reports, manuscripts, and presentations).
• Mentoring of trainees in best laboratory practices and experimental design.
• Writing grant funding proposals.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• tuition remission

What This Job Offers

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