• Research Associate 1

    University of Miami (Miami, FL)


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    The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Otolaryngology is currently seeking a full time Research Associate 1 to work in Miami, FL. The Research Associate 1, SOM supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.

    CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

    + Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.

    + Participates in the publication of significant results.

    + Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.

    + Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.

    + Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.

    + Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.

    + Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.

    + Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.

    + Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.

    + 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

    Education:

    Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

    Experience:

    No prior experience required.

     

    Department Specific Functions

     

    An immediate job opening exists for a person with bachelor’s degree or above in science or medicine at Dr. Liu’s laboratory related to the genetics of deafness, and the development of therapeutic strategies to treat hearing loss. These projects will benefit from knowledge/additional training in neuroscience and human cell line work amongst other techniques. The successful candidates should have a few years of research training or work experience in stem cell work and should have a background in experience with utilizing in vitro models, experience in these technologies is desirable although not required. Previous work-related experience includes molecular biology and a background in experiences with animal sensory evaluation either in physiology or histology.

    Responsibilities include:

    1. Maintaining cell culture, transfection, immunoblotting under lab senior members2. Performing gene function analysis and auditory physiological evaluation of identified genes in inner ears.3. Enrolling research subjects with the team for genetic deafness projects

     

    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:

    A5