Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Assoc. Professor

University of Miami Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami Health System is seeking a full-time Associate Professor on a tenure-earning track to manage postdoctoral fellows and their research projects. This role also involves teaching across various UM schools, collaborating with faculty in biochemistry and molecular biology, and advancing cancer research for patients and families.

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D., experience in running a funded research lab, and a proven record in grant writing, alongside excellent communication skills. This position offers opportunities for scientific collaboration and independent research development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in running a funded research lab.
• Successful track record in grant applications.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the lab.
• Conduct scientific research and collaborate with faculty.
• Supervise postdoctoral fellows and students.

Skills

Scientific techniques

Written and oral communication skills

Mentoring and supervision

Computer literacy

Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biology or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Associate Professor, tenure earning track, will manage postdoctoral fellows and their research projects, and supervise research projects of interns, undergraduate or graduate students. The Associate Professor may lecture or conduct demonstrations and teach across UM schools. The Associate Professor will partner and collaborate with faculty in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Research Program(s) and perhaps other departments throughout UM, to advance knowledge, research, training, and education. This position will specialize in helping research and patients with cancer and their families.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Reporting to the Chairman of the Department of Biochemistry & Mol Biology, the incumbent will conduct, collaborate and manage scientific research and investigations.
• Manage the daily operations of his/her lab.
• Conduct regular lab and/or research team meetings.
• Supervise, mentor and manage postdoctoral fellows as well as graduate students engaged in collaborative research projects.
• Explore and develop appropriate research collaborations both within and outside of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine departments and schools.
• Collect and analyze data.
• May teach and/or counsel students at the undergraduate and graduate level.
• Write and submit scientific papers and abstracts, as well as submit grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. Biochemistry, Biology and/or equivalent area.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of scientific techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in running a lab, funded research projects, and/or supervising post-docs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse constituency.
• Computer literacy.
• Completion of successful academic and research work that has resulted in authorship and co-authorship of papers in peer reviewed journals while serving as a faculty, and/or as a scientist.
• Demonstrates ability to develop collaborative research projects in a manner consistent with the mentor’s research plan and contribute towards the making of scientific advances in the field of work.
• Demonstrates ability to teach at the undergraduate/graduate level as well as in the laboratory setting and/or through presentations of papers and/or seminars.
• Successful track of research projects/funds and contribution to grant applications that are collaborative in nature and/or demonstrated ability to write competitive grants independently.
• Demonstrates desire to move towards scientific independence through submission of grant applications, development of independent research projects, or, collaborate with scientists other than the primary mentor with whom the scientist works.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Faculty