Scientist (Myeloma)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Scientist is hiring a full-time Scientist for the Sylvester Myeloma Institute in Miami, Florida. This is a 100% research-based position with no clinical responsibilities or patient care. The role focuses on precursor screening studies, hematologic malignancies, multiple myeloma, and myeloma precursor disease. The Sylvester Myeloma Institute is developing iStopMM–Miami: From Population Screening to Precision Interception, a collaborative program building on the iStopMM population-screening study in Iceland. The program will investigate biological patterns associated with stable precursor disease versus progression to multiple myeloma, integrating longitudinal clinical data and biospecimens with molecular, immune, imaging, and computational analyses. It will also include interventional studies to translate risk prediction into individualized prevention and early-treatment strategies. The successful candidate will help design and launch the screening and follow-up program, develop collaborative translational studies, and connect biological discoveries with precision-interception trials. The position is a one-year appointment, 100% gift-funded, and reports to Dr. C. Ola Landgren, Chief of the Sylvester Myeloma Institute and Lead Principal Investigator for the planned iStopMM–Miami study. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

Doctorate degree (PhD) required.
Minimum 10 years of relevant experience required.
MD/PhD with experience in precursor screening studies, specialist training in hematologic malignancies, and a particular focus on multiple myeloma and its precursor disease.
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team environment.
Proficiency with office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the Icelandic iStopMM study or an equivalent study.

Responsibilities

Oversee research employees, students, and other relevant staff.
Author scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent applications.
Assist in developing training materials for research staff.
Plan experiments and record and analyze findings.
Prepare research proposals and funding applications.
Ensure activities comply with applicable quality and regulatory standards.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant scientific and technical developments.
Present ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Help design and launch the iStopMM–Miami screening and follow-up program.
Develop collaborative translational studies and connect biological discoveries with precision-interception trials.