Pediatrics- Research Asst. Professor

University of Miami•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is seeking a candidate for a full-time non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor position in the Division of Neonatology. This role is crucial for expanding the department's clinical research program, specifically in neonatal genomics/multiomics and the genetics of rare diseases in children. The position aims to enhance the department's core mission of advancing child health research.

Requirements

PhD, MD, or DVM degree
Demonstrated basic, clinical, and/or translational research experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong track record of working efficiently independently and as part of a collaborative group

Responsibilities

Developing and participating in original research, either basic or translational, for which extramural funding should be sought
Designing and conducting experiments
Collecting and interpreting data for presentation to and review with the PI
Assisting in project planning and timing management
Perform key research projects under the supervision and guidance of the PI and lab members
Research with PI in Novel gene discovery by reanalysis of undiagnosed rare diseases and evaluation of the underlying mechanisms of rarer diseases using patient-derived cells and animal models.
Research focus on studying the integrate novel omics (including (but not limited to): genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, phosphoproteomics, and interactome) in combination with traditional techniques to decipher the underlying mechanisms of various rare diseases
Developing and executing innovative research ideas under the close mentorship of the PI
Administrative laboratory duties in conjunction with the Lab Manager and PI
Submitting articles for peer reviewed publications
Presenting research results at scientific meetings