Postdoctoral Associate

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Postdoctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Postdoctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.

The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct independent and collaborative basic science research, including experimental design, execution, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include analyzing and interpreting complex datasets; ensuring compliance with regulatory, biosafety, and institutional oversight requirements; contributing to grant development and submission; assisting with manuscript preparation and publication; and supporting day-to-day laboratory management (e.g., training personnel, maintaining protocols, inventory, and equipment). The position requires strong scientific rigor, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative research environment.

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. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree Medicine (MD) required
• No previous experience required
• 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.
• Strong scientific rigor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a collaborative research environment

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conduct independent and collaborative basic science research, including experimental design, execution, and troubleshooting.
• Analyzing and interpreting complex datasets
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory, biosafety, and institutional oversight requirements
• Contributing to grant development and submission
• Assisting with manuscript preparation and publication
• Supporting day-to-day laboratory management (e.g., training personnel, maintaining protocols, inventory, and equipment).

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree