• Post Doctoral Associate

    University of Miami (Miami, FL)


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    The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Postdoc Associate to work at the UHealth Medical campus in Miami, Fl.

     

    CORE JOB SUMMARYThe Post Doctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Post Doctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.CORE JOB FUNCTIONS1. Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.2. Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.3. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.4. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.5. Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.6. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.CORE QUALIFICATIONSEducation:PhD or Doctorate degree Medicine (MD) requiredExperience:No previous experience requiredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:

     

    + 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.

    Department Specifics:

    The applicant will work within the laboratory of Jonathan Schatz, MD in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at University of Miami. The position will include design,execution, analysis, presentation, and publication of data derived from functional laboratory studies of specific problems in oncology, specifically non-Hodgkin lymphomas and other hematologic malignancies. The research will focus on in vitro and in vivo studies of specific oncogenes, mechanisms of both efficacy and resistance to specific therapies, and development of novel therapeutic approaches. The postdoctoral researcher will work within a team of cutting-edgeresearchers, including basic, translational, clinical, and computational investigators working in cancer genomics and preclinical therapeutics and in its application into clinical practice.

     

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

     

    UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

     

    The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

    Job Status:

    Full time

    Employee Type:

    Staff

    Pay Grade:

    A9