Assistant Scientist - Research, Publications & Grants

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami invites applications for the Assistant Scientist, SOM. This full-time staff role supports a defined research agenda aligned with the university's goals and contributes to the scientific community through publications and grant activities.

Responsibilities include conducting experiments, collaborating with senior staff, preparing proposals, and ensuring access to data and compliance with policies. A PhD is required, with at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• PhD in Philosophy required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with colleagues and adapt to changing priorities.

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.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

PhD in Philosophy

Job description

The University of Miami invites applications for the Assistant Scientist, SOM. This full-time staff role supports a defined research agenda aligned with the university's goals and contributes to the scientific community through publications and grant activities.

Responsibilities include conducting experiments, collaborating with senior staff, preparing proposals, and ensuring access to data and compliance with policies. A PhD is required, with at least one year of relevant experience.