Post Doctoral Associate - DRI

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Associate conducts scientific research under the supervision of managing staff and contributes to the scientific community through research publications and related work. This first-year postdoctoral appointment is part of a research program focused on regenerative medicine approaches for diabetes, with an emphasis on pancreatic tissue physiology, spatial biology, and in vivo imaging. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the associate will carry out research involving pancreatic tissue, spatial transcriptomics, physiological assays, and intravital imaging; prepare manuscripts and research reports; present findings; and maintain accurate research records while complying with institutional and regulatory requirements.

Applicants must be recent Ph.D. graduates with no prior postdoctoral training. A Ph.D. in Regenerative Medicine is required, with doctoral research conducted in the context of diabetes. The degree must have been conferred within the 12 months before the appointment start date; candidates who have successfully defended their thesis but have not formally graduated may also apply. Required experience includes at least three publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, hands-on experience with human and mouse pancreatic slices, spatial transcriptomics, calcium imaging and other physiological techniques, and high-end intravital imaging using Volocity software.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Regenerative Medicine, with doctoral research conducted in the context of diabetes; the degree must have been conferred within the 12 months preceding the appointment start date. Candidates who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but have not formally graduated may apply.
• Recent Ph.D. graduate with no prior postdoctoral training; this is a first-year postdoctoral appointment.
• At least three publications in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals; first authorship is not required.
• Hands-on experience procuring, culturing, and manipulating human and mouse pancreatic slices, including viral transduction.
• Hands-on experience with spatial transcriptomics approaches, including Visium HD and Xenium platforms.
• First-hand experience with calcium imaging and other physiological techniques.
• First-hand experience with high-end intravital imaging and Volocity imaging software.
• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems, and to exercise sound judgment in critical decisions.
• Excellent scientific writing skills, demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications and preparation of manuscripts and research reports.
• Excellent public presentation skills, with the ability to communicate research findings clearly to scientific and general audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in assigned areas of study and investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles and theories.
• Develop advanced analytical models and systems, and provide solutions and analyses supporting strategic and tactical decisions.
• Procure, culture, and manipulate human and mouse pancreatic slices, including viral transduction for genetic labeling, reporter expression, and functional studies.
• Design and execute spatial transcriptomics experiments using Visium HD and Xenium platforms, and analyze and integrate the resulting datasets.
• Perform calcium imaging and other physiological assays to evaluate endocrine cell function within pancreatic tissue.
• Conduct high-end intravital imaging studies in mouse models and perform image processing and quantitative analysis using Volocity software.
• Prepare research reports, technical papers, and manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals; contribute to grant applications and progress reports.
• Present research findings at laboratory meetings, institutional seminars, and national and international scientific conferences.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of experiments and data in accordance with laboratory and institutional standards.
• Comply with institutional and regulatory requirements for research involving human tissue, laboratory animals, biohazardous materials, and viral vectors.
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition remission
• Comprehensive benefits package

What This Job Offers

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