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University of Miami Health System · 1 day ago

Research Assistant Professor - Surgery, Surgical Oncology

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

University of Miami Health System is seeking an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The incumbent will manage research projects focused on pancreatic cancer, collaborate with faculty, and contribute to the advancement of research, knowledge, training, and education.

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Responsibilities

Conduct, collaborate and manage scientific research and investigations

Participates in the management of the daily operations of his/her research laboratory

Conduct regular lab or research team meetings

Supervise, mentor and manage postdoctoral fellows as well as graduate students engaged in collaborative research projects

Explore and develop appropriate research collaborations both within the Department, the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and outside of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine departments and schools

Collect and analyze data

Write and submit scientific papers and abstracts, as well as submit grant proposals

Presents ongoing work and findings to colleagues and at academic/research conferences

Participates in the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Junior Development Program

Qualification

Ph.D. in biological sciencesResearch experience in pancreatic cancerGrant writingLab managementScientific techniquesComputer literacyTeaching abilityCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D. in biological and biomedical science and/or equivalent area

Demonstrated knowledge and application of scientific techniques

Some experience in running a lab, funded research projects, and/or supervising post-docs

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to work with diverse constituency

Computer literacy

Completion of successful academic and research work that has resulted in authorship and/or co-authorship of papers in peer reviewed journals while serving as a faculty, and/or as a scientist

Demonstrates ability to develop collaborative research projects in a manner consistent with the mentor's research plan and contribute towards the making of scientific advances in the field of work

Demonstrates ability to teach in the laboratory setting and/or through presentations of papers and/or seminars

Successful track of research projects/funds and contribution to grant applications that are collaborative in nature and/or demonstrated ability to write competitive grants independently

Demonstrates desire to move towards scientific independence through submission of grant applications, development of independent research projects, or, collaborate with scientists other than the primary mentor with whom the scientist works