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University of Miami · 17 hours ago

Entry Scientist- Petrucceli

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

0+ years exp

The University of Miami is a leader in the field of research and healthcare, and they are seeking a Full Time Entry Scientist to support assigned research activities at the UHealth campus. The role involves conducting experiments, analyzing data, and communicating findings to advance the university's research goals.

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 in neuroscience, focusing on molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration (e.g., ALS/FTD, protein misfolding, autophagy pathways)

Develop and utilize animal and cellular models to investigate disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets

Assist in the preparation, submission, and management of research grants, including biosketches, progress reports, and compliance documentation

Coordinate multi-institutional and collaborative research projects, acting as a liaison between investigators, administrative staff, and funding agencies

Collect, organize, and analyze complex datasets using advanced statistical and computational methods

Communicate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and agency reports

Present ongoing work and results at academic conferences and internal seminars, summarizing research methodology and outcomes

Mentor junior researchers and students in experimental techniques, data analysis, and scientific writing

Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams within the department and broader scientific community

Stay abreast of current literature and emerging trends in neuroscience and related fields

Serve as a peer reviewer for scientific journals and participate in professional societies and research networks

Qualification

PhD in NeuroscienceExperimental designData analysisScientific communicationMolecular biologyGrant writingProject administrationLearning agilityTechnical proficiencyTeamworkCommunication

Required

Doctorate degree - Philosophy (PhD) required

Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Laboratory Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Demonstrated research experience in neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, molecular biology, and animal/cellular model development

Experience in grant writing, project administration, and collaborative research environments

Advanced skills in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication

Proficiency in molecular biology, protein aggregation studies, genetic testing, and autophagy research

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

Commitment to mentorship, collaboration, and professional development

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

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

And more

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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