Post Doctoral Associate

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The Department of Medicine, Division of Endo-Diabetes has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Post-Doctoral Associates to work on the UHealth Campus. The Post-Doctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Post Doctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.

• Investigate the molecular and cellular biology of how insulin producing cells grow and die and how they adapt to diabetogenic conditions. 

• Islet culture and maintenance, mouse colony maintenance, dissection and physiological experiments with rodents.  

• Set-up instruments, material, apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific assays.

• Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests. 

• Designing, performing, and analyzing experiments in collaboration with Dr. Ernest Bernal-Mizrachi.  

• Reviewing relevant scientific literature; preparing written reports of experimental results and keeping detailed laboratory books.  

• Record and document the collected data and perform analyses by employing provided analytical tools.  Prepare manuscripts for publication. 

• Contribute to decisions on experimental approaches, data analysis strategies and publication strategies.  

• Weekly implementation of projections, in consultation with Dr.  Ernest Bernal-Mizrachi 

• Assist in solving problems related to equipment and data analysis. 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  

• MD or 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.

• Strong scientific background in cell biology and diabetes. 

• Excellent communication skills and publication records.

• Must be able to work in a highly collaborative manner.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A9