Postdoctoral Associate - Dermatology

University of Miami • Miami, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Dermatology – Wound Healing Molecular Laboratory has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate to work in Miami, Florida. 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
• 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.

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.
• Plan and conduct assigned and/or original research projects autonomously while working collaboratively with UM faculty, staff, postdocs and students.
• Perform basic molecular biology and cell biology techniques such as nucleic acid extraction and manipulation, PCR, RT-PCR, Western blot analysis, immunostaining, cell culture, cell transfections, cell sorting.
• Performs genomic data analyses resulted from next generation sequencing data.
• Maintains accurate records of research findings and the analysis of results.
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publications and grant preparations.
• Present research findings at professional meetings.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• tuition remission

What This Job Offers

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