Scientist (Myeloma)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is hiring a full-time Scientist for the Sylvester Myeloma Institute in Miami, Florida. This 100% research-based position has no clinical responsibilities or patient-care duties and is focused on precursor screening studies, hematologic malignancies, multiple myeloma, and its precursor disease. The successful candidate will help design and launch iStopMM–Miami, a collaborative screening and follow-up program inspired by Iceland’s iStopMM population-screening study. The program will investigate biological patterns distinguishing stable precursor disease from progression to multiple myeloma by 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 Scientist will develop collaborative translational research and connect biological discoveries with precision-interception trials. Experience with the Icelandic iStopMM study or an equivalent program is particularly valuable. In the core role, the Scientist conducts complex experiments and investigations, supports the University’s research objectives, and contributes to the scientific community. The position is a one-year appointment, funded entirely by gifts, and reports to Dr. C. Ola Landgren, Chief of the Sylvester Myeloma Institute and Lead Principal Investigator for the planned iStopMM–Miami study.

Requirements

Doctorate degree (PhD) required for the core job profile.
MD/PhD sought for the department-specific position.
At least 10 years of relevant experience required for the core job profile.
Experience in precursor screening studies.
Specialist training in hematologic malignancies, with 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 program.

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.