University of Miami · 2 weeks ago
Post Doctoral Associate
Boca Raton, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expThe University of Miami is seeking a Full Time Post Doctoral Associate in the Neurology department. The role involves conducting scientific research, preparing reports, and collaborating with researchers, focusing on public health issues related to brain health and Alzheimer's disease.
Higher Education
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 quantitative analyses that address the specific aims for grant-funded studies on neighborhood social and built environments, brain health, and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia risk
Develop own independent research projects
Visualize research findings for publications, reports, and presentations
Create new conceptual frameworks or methodologies, as applicable
Serve as primary author or co-author on independent research and study team publications
Collaborate with researchers across the US to advance studies of neighborhood social and built environments and brain health
Prepare and provide presentations of findings at study team meetings and at research symposia/conferences
Assist with grant writing and will be provided opportunities to develop own grant applications
Qualification
Required
Doctorate degree Medicine (MD) or PhD in Epidemiology or related field 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
Excellent communication skills required
Attention to details and to data quality
At least intermediate knowledge of SAS or R programming required
Self-motivated to learn new concepts and epidemiological/statistical methods
Ability to self-learn and work independently without frequent guidance
Preferred
At least 6 months of related experience working on public health research projects
Advanced epidemiology training/work experience preferred (e.g., causal methods, longitudinal analysis, life course methods, missing data methods)
Prior experience working with longitudinal data preferred
A year of data management experience through work and educational experience preferred (cleaning, checking, recoding data for analysis)
Knowledge of Python and/or machine learning helpful but not required
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Tuition remission
And more
Company
University of Miami
At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.
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Funding
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