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University of Miami · 1 month ago

Post-Doctoral Associate

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The University of Miami is seeking a full-time Post Doctoral Associate to work in the Department of OBYGN. This role involves conducting scientific research, preparing reports for publication, and collaborating with other scientists, while promoting institutional recognition through contributions to the scientific community.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Perform complex laboratory assignments, including the planning and conducting of projects related to cell culture and molecular biology. Schedule and perform experiments in research laboratory

Solve problems in scientific and technical execution, interpret experimental data and maintain accurate records. May need to develop, adapt and implement new lab procedures

Perform complex and routine molecular biology procedures including flow cytometric analysis, PCR, RT-PCR, Q-PCR, and Western blotting, DNA/RNA extraction, recombinant protein and isolation and purification, transfection, and aptamer isolation, conduct multi-omics (scRNA/ATAC/scDNA-seq) projects

Assist in the preparation of data and figures for manuscripts and for scientific presentations using Power Point, R/Python and other graphics software as needed

Search literature for references to technical problems and keep informed by reading technical journal and publications

Present data in laboratory meetings and other venues

Collaborate with Scientists and clinicians in international low-resource settings

Qualification

Ph.D. in relevant fieldMolecular biology proceduresData analysisFlow cytometric analysisPCR techniquesR/Python proficiencyProblem-solvingCollaborationTechnical writing

Required

Ph.D. in relevant field

No prior experience required

Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data

Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems

Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions

Perform complex laboratory assignments, including the planning and conducting of projects related to cell culture and molecular biology

Solve problems in scientific and technical execution, interpret experimental data and maintain accurate records

Assist in the preparation of data and figures for manuscripts and for scientific presentations using Power Point, R/Python and other graphics software as needed

Search literature for references to technical problems and keep informed by reading technical journal and publications

Present data in laboratory meetings and other venues

Collaborate with Scientists and clinicians in international low-resource settings

Preferred

PhD in molecular genetics, genomics, or cell biology preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

And more

Company

University of Miami

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Founded in 1925

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5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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