Postdoctoral Associate (Biochemistry & Molecular Biology)

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Associate conducts scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff and contributes to the scientific community through research publications and other scholarly work. The role focuses on HIV-1 and/or drug-induced mechanisms of injury to the brain endothelium and the blood-brain barrier. The associate performs cell culture research, molecular and cellular biology experiments, and animal experimentation in accordance with ethical and regulatory guidelines. HIV-1 research must follow applicable safety protocols and institutional guidelines; training will be provided if needed. The position uses advanced molecular biology, virology, and cellular techniques, and involves analyzing, interpreting, and presenting findings in meetings, conferences, and publications, as well as collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role also includes conducting assigned research, preparing research reports and technical papers for publication, investigating the feasibility of applying scientific principles and theories, maintaining knowledge of current principles and theories, and developing analytical models and systems that support strategic and tactical decisions. The incumbent adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. Duties may be expanded as necessary.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and tuition remission.

Requirements

• MD or Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Knowledge or skills in molecular biology, cell biology, virology, and/or animal experimentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in assigned areas, with a departmental focus on HIV-1 and/or drug-induced injury mechanisms affecting the brain endothelium and blood-brain barrier.
• Perform cell culture research and molecular and cellular biology experiments.
• Conduct animal experimentation to study brain injury mechanisms while following ethical and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct HIV-1 research in accordance with safety protocols and institutional guidelines.
• Use advanced molecular biology, virology, and cellular techniques to contribute to project goals.
• Analyze, interpret, and present research findings in meetings, conferences, and publications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance research.
• Prepare research reports and technical papers for publication.
• Investigate the feasibility of applying scientific principles and theories.
• Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develop analytical models and systems and provide solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Follow University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Tuition remission

What This Job Offers

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