Biochemistry and Molecular Biology- Assoc. Professor, Tenure Track

University of Miami Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare institution in Miami is seeking a tenure-track Associate Professor in Biochemistry. The successful candidate will teach and mentor students, establish an independent research group, and secure extramural funding. Additional responsibilities include serving as Director of 3D Prototyping and Biomaterials, developing innovative tools for clinical applications. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Biochemistry, a track record of obtaining research funding, and expertise in biomaterials or 3D prototyping. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding and publish in high-impact journals.
• Experience in mentoring students and managing research teams.
• Experience or aptitude in biomaterials, 3D prototyping, or related translational research.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate, medical, and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and medical fellows.
• Seek and secure extramural funding, preferably federal, and maintain a high publication record in impact journals.
• Establish and manage an independent research group.
• Develop new 3D prototyping tools and biomaterials for researchers, surgeons, and clinicians.
• Coordinate research proposals and secure extramural funding for the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery.
• Assist faculty in converting research interests into tangible, funded projects.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the University.

Skills

Obtaining extramural funding

Publishing in high-impact journals

Mentoring students

Management of research teams

Biomaterials knowledge

3D prototyping experience

Education

Doctoral degree in Biochemistry or a related field

Job description

Job Overview

The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and the Dr. John T. MacDonald Foundation Biomedical Nanotechnology Institute are seeking a tenure‑track Associate Professor to complement our vibrant, collaborative, and accomplished research community. A degree in Biochemistry or a related field is required. The candidate must seek and obtain extramural funding—preferably federal funding—and publish in high‑impact scientific journals in their field of research. The faculty member will also teach and mentor undergraduate, medical, and graduate students as well as postdoctoral and medical fellows. The position includes the responsibility to establish and manage an independent research group, and a competitive start‑up package will be provided.

Job Status: Full time; Employee Type: Faculty.

Director Roles

Alongside the faculty duties, the successful candidate will serve as Director of 3D Prototyping and Biomaterials, developing new tools for researchers, surgeons, and clinicians, and creating biomaterials for use across the Miller School of Medicine and throughout the University. The candidate will also act as Director of Basic Research in the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, coordinating high‑quality proposals and positioning the department to compete for extramural funding from agencies such as NIH, PCORI, PSF, and others. The role includes assisting faculty in transforming research interests into sustainable projects, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, and promoting the division’s recognition inside and outside the campus.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate, medical, and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and medical fellows.
• Seek and secure extramural funding, preferably federal, and maintain a high publication record in impact journals.
• Establish and manage an independent research group.
• Develop new 3D prototyping tools and biomaterials for researchers, surgeons, and clinicians.
• Coordinate research proposals and secure extramural funding for the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery.
• Assist faculty in converting research interests into tangible, funded projects.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the University to enhance the reputation of the Division of Plastic Surgery and the Department of Surgery.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Biochemistry or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding and publish in high‑impact journals.
• Experience in mentoring students and managing research teams.
• Experience or aptitude in biomaterials, 3D prototyping, or related translational research.

Application Process

Please send applications—including cover letter, CV, research statement outlining previous accomplishments and future goals, and the names of three references—to Dr. Sylvia Daunert. Application review will begin on June 1, 2022 and will continue until all positions are filled.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Miami is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive benefits package.