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University of Miami · 1 day ago

Assistant Scientist

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Miami is an academic medical center that provides leading-edge patient care powered by groundbreaking research and medical education. The Assistant Scientist will carry out a particular research agenda, contribute to scientific publications, and collaborate with senior staff to enhance the University's reputation in the field.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Contributes to basic and applied research activities and authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations

Collaborates with senior staff to publish findings in refereed journals

Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results

Works with other researchers to use and develop end products

Writes extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff

Provides ready access to all experimental data for managing staff

Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s)

Uses the internet, surveys, legal documents, and other available sources to collect information

Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets

Conduct independent and collaborative research aligned with departmental and SOM priorities

Develop and execute funded research projects; contribute to grant submissions as Co-I

Apply to self-led federal or private funding opportunities as per eligibility

Supervise and mentor postdocs, graduate students, technicians, and trainees

Lead or support core research activities, shared resources, and specialized instrumentation

Publish peer-reviewed manuscripts and present findings at scientific meetings

Ensure regulatory compliance (IACUC, biosafety) and maintain research documentation

Participate in departmental seminars, journal clubs, and research retreats

Present research in local and international conferences

Lead and contribute interdisciplinary collaborations across SOM and affiliated institutes

Support training initiatives, workshops, and trainee skill development

Provide service on departmental or SOM committees as assigned

Qualification

Ph.D.M.D.Research experienceData analysisGrant writingJudgmentProblem solving

Required

Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree relevant field

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

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

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

And more

Company

University of Miami

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At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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