Informatics and Health Data Science- Research Asst. Professor

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Assistant Professor, SOM (A) at the University of Miami carries out a specified research agenda to support the university’s goals and to publish findings that advance the field. He/she leads bioinformatics initiatives within the MIL, shaping data analysis methods for the DIHDS/MIL research team.

The role requires strong computational and quantitative biology background, experience in software and database engineering, and a track record in developing tools for computational biology.

Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree relevant field.
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Data collection, organization, and analysis; problem solving; sound judgment.

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

Data analysis

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Ph.D./M.D. in relevant field

Tools

Perl

Python

Java

Statistics

Web development

SQL

Job description

Job Profile Name: Res. Assistant Professor Job Code: JP3_24102 Job Family Group: Research FLSA Status: Exempt Job Family: Researchers Career Level: P4 Created/Revision Date: 8/1/2017, 1/1/2024 Grade: CORE

JOB SUMMARY

The Research Assistant Professor, SOM (A) carries out a particular research agenda in support of the University’s research goals and objectives. Moreover, the Research Assistant professor, SOM (A) contributes to the scientific community by publishing research findings and promotes the University’s reputation as a leader in the field.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

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. 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

Education: Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree relevant field

Certification and Licensing: Not Applicable

Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: 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.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions The Department of Informatics and Health Data Science (DIHDS), Media Innovation Lab (MIL) at the University of Miami is ushering in a new age of healthcare investigation, innovation, and improvement by breaking down the artificial barriers that separate discovery, development, and deployment of new solutions. Investigators at The MIL are reimagining and harnessing technologies available today, while inventing the solutions of tomorrow and are aspiring to create a legacy of insight and impact and to be a trusted voice in digital health, technology and transformation.

The Research Assistant Professor will serve as the MIL site expert in bioinformatics setting the strategic vision for the group, leading the development of data analysis approaches, and implementing bioinformatics methodologies to support the needs of the DIHDS/MIL research team. Faculty members in the Department of Informatics and Health Data Science and The Media and Innovation Lab are required to actively support the department chair and lead research, educational/mentorship, and service outreach, policy and ethical initiatives related to informatics, digital technology, and health data science. Candidate must possess a strong computational and quantitative biology background that includes a broad understanding of key biological concepts and have significant experience in software and database engineering enabling an integrated understanding of biological data analysis as it relates to underlying biological processes. An extensive experience with the analysis of large data sets generated by next generation sequencing is encouraged. We prefer candidates with a strong record of accomplishments in bioinformatics, including but not limited to a proven track record of developing innovative tools and applications for computational biology, providing bioinformatics support for complex research projects involving multidisciplinary scientific teams, and a strong publication record in bioinformatics and computational biology. Qualification for this position requires demonstrated expertise in designing and developing software, databases, and interfaces for analyzing and manipulating research data applications including expertise with simple programming using Perl/Python or Java, statistical programming, web-development, and database query through SQL. This role collaborates with researchers to develop high throughput data processing and analysis capability. Directs and guides database searches and the computational analysis of resulting data. May assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate. Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team. Performs other responsibilities as required. This distribution of effort may change in future years based on your interests, department needs, and your success in obtaining extramural grant funding.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education: PhD in a mechanical engineering, quantitative/computational field including computer science, software engineering, bioinformatics, mathematics, human/statistical genetics, neuroimaging, or a related field (with an emphasis on data science or statistical analyses of human subjects’ datasets).

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The following sections capture the physical demands and working environment that are required for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working Conditions Environmental Dimension Never Occasionally Frequently Constantly Conditions of extreme heat or extreme cold x Wet/Humid conditions x Fumes/Dust/Dirt/Smoke x Confined areas x High places x Equipment in motion x High noise levels x Environmental hazards x Exposure to TB x Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens x Exposure to Radiant Energy x Outdoor/Exposed areas x Equipment Used Equipment Used Never Occasionally Frequently Constantly Vehicle Type Operate vehicles (Select Vehicle) x Use hand tools x Use power tools x Physical Requirements Physical Dimension Never Occasionally Frequently Constantly Weight Sitting x Standing x Walking x Stooping/Climbing x Carrying x Kneeling x Crouching x Bending x Crawling x Reaching x Handling x Sensory Requirements Sensory Dimension Never Occasionally Frequently Constantly Vision Type Vision x Depth Perception x Color Vision x Peripheral x Concentration x Use of keyboard or touchscreen x Talking x Feeling x Smelling x The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. This is a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Faculty

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.