Postdoctoral Associate - Division of Infectious Diseases

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct scientific research under supervision of senior staff, contributing to NIH-funded projects and related scholarly activities.

The role emphasizes developing analytical approaches, manuscript preparation, and collaboration with investigators. A PhD in a relevant field is required, and the institution offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required.
• No prior experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on assigned study areas.
• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publication.
• Investigates feasibility of applying wide-ranging scientific principles.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of state-of-the-art theories.
• Develops analytical models and provides analyses to support decisions.
• Adheres to university policies and safeguards assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Doctorate degree in a relevant field

Job description

CORE JOB SUMMARY

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

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.
2. Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
3. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
4. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
5. Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
6. 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
Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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.

Department Specific Functions

Work closely with Principal Investigators, Project Directors, biostatisticians, and research staff to develop and refine scientific research questions, study aims, and analytic strategies for investigator-initiated and NIH-funded research projects. Lead the development of research concept proposals, concept sheets, study protocols, analysis plans, and related scientific documents for multisite and single-site clinical and epidemiologic research studies. Conduct literature reviews and synthesize scientific evidence to support hypothesis generation, study design, manuscript preparation, grant applications, and presentation development. Collaborate with investigators and biostatisticians in the identification of variables, development of analytic approaches, interpretation of study findings, and preparation of statistical analysis plans. Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, conference presentations, posters, and reports for submission to peer-reviewed journals and scientific meetings. Contribute to the preparation of NIH grant applications, career development awards, pilot proposals, research supplements, progress reports, and other funding-related materials. Assist investigators in navigating scientific review processes, including concept review committees, scientific working groups, protocol review committees, and manuscript development processes. Participate in scientific working groups, investigator meetings, and collaborative research initiatives across local, national, and international research networks. Develop and maintain expertise in HIV science, infectious diseases, epidemiology, implementation science, clinical research methods, biostatistics, and related disciplinary areas relevant to ongoing research programs. Present research findings at local, national, and international scientific meetings and contribute to dissemination activities targeting academic, clinical, and community audiences. Provide mentorship and scientific guidance to research coordinators, research associates, students, and research trainees participating in departmental research activities. Collaborate with study teams to ensure scientific rigor, reproducibility, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and adherence to sponsor and institutional requirements throughout the research lifecycle. 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.