Post-Doctoral Associate- Div. of Infectious Diseases

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Dental benefits

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Post Doctoral Associate to conduct scientific research under supervision of managing staff. The role includes preparing reports and contributing to the scientific community through publications within a vibrant academic environment.

The position emphasizes biocontainment handling of live HIV, clinical sample work, and advanced molecular biology techniques. Strong written and verbal English skills, collaboration, and adaptability are required.

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: 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
• Other: RNA and DNA PCR, HIV phenotypic assays, virus production, and mutagenesis and construction of recombinant virus variants
• Collaboration: Collaborate with other employees; good organizational skills; excellent computer skills; strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

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

Education

Doctorate degree

Tools

PCR techniques

DNA/RNA extraction

Cloning of cDNA sequences

Gel electrophoresis (protein)

Western blotting

Northern blotting

Southern blotting

siRNA transfections

Protein purification

Plasmid analysis by restriction digest

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
• 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 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.