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The Department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a full time Post Doctoral Associate position. The incumbent 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 FUNCTIONS

+ Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.

+ Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.

+ Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.

+ Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.

+ Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.

+ 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 QUALIFICATIONS

+ Ph.D. required.

+ No prior experience required.

Department Specific Functions

Projects rely on mouse models (knockout mice, conditional knockout mice, transgenic mice, PDX mice) and primary cell culture and cell line models (2D/3D organoids). Applicants must be willing to work with mice, and experience with mice is preferred. Lab also uses cutting edge technologies like bulk and single cell RNA sequencing, PDX organoids, co-culture organoid system of stem and immune cells and multiplex IHC/IF. Applicants must have received a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degree and have strong interpersonal and communication skills, including fluency in spoken and written English. Good organization skill is also required. The successful applicant will be highly skilled in molecular biology techniques (PCR, Western blot, DNA and RNA isolation etc) and cell culture. Knowledge on Flow cytometry and other immunology techniques is a plus. UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI Core_ Post Doctoral Associate PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT The following sections capture the physical demands and working environment that are required for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential.

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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