Pediatrics- Research Asst. Professor

University of Miami; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a full-time Research Assistant Professor in Pediatrics, focused on enhancing neonatal genomics research. Candidates should hold a PhD, MD, or DVM and have proven research experience. The position entails developing original research, conducting experiments, and collaborating on projects within a vibrant academic community. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and a strong independent work ethic. This role supports the mission to transform lives through research and education in a diverse healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated basic, clinical, and/or translational research experience.
• Strong track record of working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and participate in original research seeking extramural funding.
• Design and conduct experiments, collect and interpret data.
• Perform key research projects under the guidance of the PI.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Efficiently working independently

Collaborative research skills

Education

PhD, MD, or DVM degree

Job description

Pediatrics- Research Asst. Professor page is loaded## Pediatrics- Research Asst. Professorremote type: Hybridlocations: Miami, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100097007**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .### We strive to deliver the best – in patient care, research, and education. Experience amazing opportunities and outstanding rewards with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.### ### The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is seeking a candidate for a full-time non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor position in the Division of Neonatology to expand its clinical research program by providing essential support to neonatal genomics/multiomics and genetics of rare diseases in children and enhance the department’s overall core mission in furthering child health research.### ### Candidates must have a PhD, MD, or DVM degree with demonstrated basic, clinical, and/or translational research experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The candidate must have a strong track record of working efficiently independently and as part of a collaborative group.### ### The incumbent will devote 100% effort to basic science research focused on the development of basic science research foci including:* ### Novel gene discovery by reanalysis of undiagnosed rare diseases and evaluation of the underlying mechanisms of rarer diseases using patient-derived cells and animal models.* ### Integrate novel omics (including (but not limited to): genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, phosphoproteomics, and interactome) in combination with traditional techniques to decipher the underlying mechanisms of various rare diseases### ### Principal job duties include but are not limited to:* ### Developing and participating in original research, either basic or translational, for which extramural funding should be sought + ### Designing and conducting experiments + ### Collecting and interpreting data for presentation to and review with the PI + ### Assisting in project planning and timing management* ### Perform key research projects under the supervision and guidance of the PI and lab members* ### Research with PI in Novel gene discovery by reanalysis of undiagnosed rare diseases and evaluation of the underlying mechanisms of rarer diseases using patient-derived cells and animal models.* ### Research focus on studying the integrate novel omics (including (but not limited to): genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, phosphoproteomics, and interactome) in combination with traditional techniques to decipher the underlying mechanisms of various rare diseases* ### Developing and executing innovative research ideas under the close mentorship of the PI* ### Administrative laboratory duties in conjunction with the Lab Manager and PI* ### Submitting articles for peer reviewed publications* ### Presenting research results at scientific meetings### ### ### The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**FacultyThe 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 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.