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The Department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a Post Doctoral Associate position. The incumbent 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.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS 

  • 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.

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Ph.D. required, in areas of Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Digital Health, Lifestyle Medicine, or similar preferred
  • Certified Exercise Physiologist preferred

Experience:

  • Two years’ experience work/research in lifestyle medicine (specifically diet and/or exercise) for cancer or chronic disease
  • Two years’ experience supervising and mentoring graduate students
  • Minimum one first-author published manuscript in relevant field

Department Specific Functions

The Post-Doctoral Associate, is responsible for performing research activities and experiments in the laboratory on several aspects of research projects to carry out independent research on the role WNT signaling plays in mammary stem cell and cancer biology. Duties include but are not limited to conceiving and execution of experiments, data analysis and presentation, lab organization, presenting seminars and other forms of research communication.

  • Conceiving and execution of experiments (65%)
  • Data analysis and presentation (20%)
  • Lab organization and maintenance (5%)
  • Presenting seminars and other forms of research communication (5%)
  • It is expected that the post-doctoral associate will apply for and be successful in obtaining extramural funding (5%)

This individual will take a multidisciplinary approach to understand the basic mechanisms of tumorigenesis, which will include the use of biochemistry, cell biology, proteomics, genomics, mouse genetics or the use of human tumors.

Applicant must be independent, self-motivated, goal oriented and have a PhD in the life sciences or an M.D. A background in mammary gland biology, conditional genetic mouse models, and/or state-of-the-art stem cell techniques is desirable. Excellent skills in English (both verbal and written) required.

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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:

r5

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