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Entry Scientist- Petrucceli Lab

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

The University of Miami is an academic medical center providing patient care through groundbreaking research and education. They are seeking an Entry Scientist to support research activities, analyze data, and communicate findings within the scientific community.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Recruits and maintains patients in clinical research protocols

Provides and follows best practices in clinical and translational research performance

Processes and analyzes results and data

Communicates results to the scientific community via published papers and agency reports

Presents ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences, summarizing the nature of the research, methodology, and results

Stays abreast of the work of other scientists within the department and scientific community

Attends conferences and reads relevant journals

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

Design, conduct, and analyze experiments investigating neurovascular mechanisms in ALS, FTD, and Alzheimer’s disease, with a focus on endothelial dysfunction, blood-brain barrier (BBB) biology, and RNA-binding protein (TDP-43) pathology

Develop and utilize animal models (e.g., knock-in mouse, endothelial-specific deletion) and human tissue analyses (e.g., inCITE-seq) to study disease mechanisms and validate translational relevance

Integrate molecular, cellular, and systems-level approaches to uncover causal pathways and therapeutic targets in neurodegeneration

Apply advanced molecular biology, epigenetics, and RNA regulation techniques to dissect disease mechanisms

Conduct cross-species validation and mechanistic studies using transcriptomics, proteomics, and imaging

Analyze and interpret complex datasets, ensuring rigorous experimental design and reproducibility

Draft, edit, and submit scientific research grants, progress reports, and manuscripts for high-impact journals (e.g., Science Advances, Nature Neuroscience)

Present findings at international conferences (e.g., Cold Spring Harbor, Gordon Research, NAVBO) and invited talks at leading institutions

Author reviews, book chapters, and abstracts; communicate research to both academic and public audiences

Collaborate with principal investigators, research scientists, and external partners on multi-institutional projects

Mentor undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students in experimental design, molecular methodology, and data interpretation

Serve as a peer reviewer for high-impact journals and as a judge for scientific presentations

Advance early vascular diagnostics and therapeutic innovation for neurodegenerative diseases

Translate mechanistic discoveries into actionable strategies for BBB stabilization and neuroprotection

Qualification

PhD in relevant fieldNeurovascular researchExperimental designData analysisMolecular biology techniquesGrant writingScientific communicationLearning agilityTechnical proficiencyTeamworkCommunication skills

Required

Doctorate degree - Philosophy (PhD) 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

Demonstrated research experience in neurovascular biology, neurodegeneration, molecular oncology, and translational neuroscience

Experience in experimental model development, grant writing, manuscript preparation, and collaborative scientific projects

Recognized for field-defining discoveries, international presentations, and peer-reviewed publications

Advanced proficiency in experimental design, molecular and cellular techniques, and data analysis

Expertise in neurovascular research, blood-brain barrier biology, and RNA regulation

Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment in critical decision-making

Commitment to mentorship, training, and professional development

Skilled in laboratory management, compliance, and technical troubleshooting

Recognized leadership, editorial service, and public communication in biomedical science

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

Company

University of Miami

Glassdoor3.9

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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