Post-Doctoral Associate- Div. of Infectious Diseases

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a Post Doctoral Associate to perform scientific research under supervision and contribute to institutional recognition through scholarly work and publications. The role emphasizes advanced biocontainment handling, clinical sample work, and molecular biology methods.

Responsibilities include conducting focused research, preparing reports and papers, exploring new principles, and maintaining cutting-edge knowledge while complying with university policies and

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in relevant field required
• Experience with biocontainment handling of live HIV, working with clinical samples and molecular and cellular biology methods.
• Knowledge of PCR and molecular techniques; awareness of safety and certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on assigned areas.
• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
• Investigates feasibility of applying various scientific principles and theories.
• Maintains knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develops analytical models and systems to support decisions.
• Adheres to University policies and safeguards assets.

Skills

Biocontainment handling

Molecular biology

PCR

DNA/RNA extraction

Cloning

Protein expression

Protein purification

Gel electrophoresis

siRNA transfections

English language skills

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Post Doctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Post Doctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.
• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
• Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• 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: Doctorate degree in relevant field required

Experience: No previous experience required Candidate should have experience with biocontainment handling of live HIV, working with clinical samples and molecular and cellular biology methods.

Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Work-related knowledge in tissue culture, molecular biology and genetics laboratory test techniques such as PCR, DNA/RNA extraction, cloning of cDNA sequences, amplification of DNA sequences by PCR, protein expression techniques, protein purification, plasmid analyses by restriction digest, protein gel electrophoresis, DNA gel electrophoresis, Northern blotting, Western blotting, Southern Blotting, siRNA/DNA transfections, are preferred.

Work related knowledge in quantitative RNA and DNA PCR, HIV phenotypic assays, virus production, and mutagenesis and construction of recombinant virus variants.

Collaborate with other employees, good organizational skills, and excellent computer skills required.

Excellent English language skills (both verbal and written) required.

Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. 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.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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: Staff