Scientist, SOM Full Time Ophthalmology Miami, FL

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has a full time opportunity for a Scientist for the Department of Research in Miami, Florida. The Scientist, SOM supports the University’s research goals and objectives by engaging in complex experiments and investigations in a range of areas, depending on specialty and interests. Moreover, an employee in this position contributes to the scientific community and promotes the University’s reputation as a leader in the field.

Requirements

Doctorate degree - Philosophy (PhD) required
Minimum 10 years of relevant 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

Oversees research employees, students, and other relevant staff.
Authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent applications.
Assists in the development of training materials for research staff.
Plans experiments and records and analyzes findings.
Prepares research proposals and funding applications.
Ensures that all activities are in compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards.
Maintains current knowledge of relevant scientific and technical developments.
Presents ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Contributes to research programs in retinal biology, stem cell–based disease modeling, and related translational areas using contemporary molecular, cellular, and genomic approaches.
Designs, executes, and interprets complex experiments involving cell culture systems, organoid models, gene regulation studies, and multimodal assays.
Develops and applies advanced analytical methods, including high-throughput sequencing and single-cell profiling, to investigate mechanisms relevant to ocular and neurodegenerative diseases.
Supports collaborative projects by providing expertise in experimental design, data analysis, and integration of multi-omics datasets.
Maintains and optimizes laboratory protocols and workflows to ensure reproducibility, quality control, and adherence to regulatory requirements.
Contributes to mentoring and training of students, fellows, and staff in laboratory techniques, experimental strategy, and scientific communication.
Participates in the preparation of manuscripts, grant applications, progress reports, and scientific presentations.
Engages in interdisciplinary collaboration across departmental and institutional teams to advance research initiatives and foster innovation.