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University of Miami · 2 hours ago

Postdoctoral Associate (Cancer Biology)

positionMiami, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date2+ years exp

The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate in the laboratory of Dr. Priyamvada Rai at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The candidate will support basic and translational cancer research in the area of redox biology and contribute to the scientific community by publishing research findings.

Higher Education
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Responsibilities

Is able to develop and expand basic and applied cancer research activities in the lab in accordance with lab goals
Has strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the capacity to provide intellectual drive to make progress on the lab’s scientific goals
Has strong written and verbal communication skills in English, and is able to write cohesive manuscript and grant proposal drafts
Collaborates with other lab members to complete experiments and publish findings in refereed journals
Provides ready access to all experimental data for managing staff
Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s)
Prepares data in accordance with best practices and lab expectations for submission to journals, granting agencies and foundations
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets

Qualification

Cancer biologyMolecular biology techniquesCRISPR technologyShRNA technologyVertebrate animal modelsAnalytical skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationProblem-solvingTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Ph.D. degree in Cancer biology or relevant field
Minimum 2 years of direct experience in cancer research with reputable publications to support expertise in this area
Must have a background in cancer biology and be able to think critically about existing lab projects to advance them to the next level
Must be proficient in basic molecular and cell biology techniques including mammalian cell culture
Must have experience with CRISPR and shRNA technology
Must have some experience working with vertebrate animal models
Must have excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Must be skilled in writing proficiently
Must have strong organizing and analytical skills
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions
Ability to work efficiently and cooperatively in multidisciplinary teams
Ability to adapt quickly and multitask as relevant to the situation
Must be willing to occasionally work on weekends and outside of traditional hours

Preferred

US citizens and permanent residents will be prioritized for this position

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Tuition remission
And more

Company

University of Miami

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dateFounded in 1925
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people-size5001-10000 employees
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http://miami.edu

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

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Albertie Regalado
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