Postdoctoral Associate - DRI

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to perform scientific research under supervising staff. This role advances experimental protocols and contributes to the lab’s scholarly output.

Candidates should be capable of independent work, quickly learning new techniques, and communicating findings clearly. Responsibilities include data analysis, preparing reports, presenting results in meetings, and contributing to publications and grant writing.

Qualifications

• Education: Doctorate degree in relevant field required.
• Experience: No previous experience required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Learning agility, ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and adapt to changing priorities.
• 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.
• Independence: High degree of independency in executing, designing and improving experimental protocols.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.
• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
• Investigates feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
• Maintains knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develops analytical models and systems to support decisions.
• Adheres to UM policies and safeguards University assets.
• Read and interpret technical data sheets for laboratory products and reagents.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Communication

Independence

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

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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

• 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
• 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.
• The expectation for a postdoc is a high degree of independency in executing, designing and improving experimental protocols.

DRI related duties include but are not limited to: Routine duties to do completely independently: Read and interpret technical data sheets for laboratory products, reagents, and materials. Adhere strictly to safety guidelines when handling laboratory products and reagents. Comply with EH&S and UM safety policies, including proper laboratory waste management. Operate routine laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, shakers, water baths, balances, and inverted microscopes. Prepare buffers and standard laboratory reagents as needed. Operate advanced instrumentation, including flow cytometers, confocal microscopes, slide scanners, and other specialized imaging systems. Participate in training for new techniques and instrumentation as required, with the expectation of rapidly achieving technical proficiency and progressing to independent operation in a timely manner. Conduct research independently to continuously improve lab methodology. Proactively utilize available institutional and online resources to expand technical expertise and improve laboratory practices. Contribute to the development and refinement of protocols and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Independently execute routine and complex laboratory protocols and experiments. Training can be received if appropriate. Analyze routine and complex experimental data as appropriate. Capacity to independently conduct cell culture, flow cytometry, imaging studies in human tissue, using best laboratory practices in its performance. Training will be provided as required. Ability to develop and follow protocols without deviations. Be able to develop, optimize and implement protocols using new procedures and new technologies if needed. Independency to conduct literature reviews of topics of interest for the lab. Independency at writing papers and preparing abstracts and presentations to share results with scientific community. Assistance with figure creation, analysis and topic review in the context of grant writing. Regularly present results and discuss findings at laboratory meetings and in 1:1 meetings as required. Ability to operate computers and software relevant for the lab activities (i.e., from standard computer software such as Power point and Excel, to complex image analysis software and flow cytometry analysis software). Training is provided for specialized software, with the expectation of rapidly achieving technical proficiency and progressing to independent operation in a timely manner. Demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills. Communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors and colleagues. Capacity to train students in routine / less complex experiments as required. Maintain accurate and complete laboratory records, including electronic and physical documentation of experiments, protocols, SOPs, and related activities. Just if required to support other team members, but not main function: Manage laboratory inventory, including chemicals, cell lines, tissues, antibodies, and equipment, in accordance with UM requirements. Coordinate ordering of laboratory supplies, maintain records of purchases, track pending orders, and identify appropriate products when necessary. Promptly address and communicate any laboratory or administrative issues, coordinating with supervisors and relevant UM departments as needed. Contribute to overall laboratory organization, cleanliness, and maintenance activities. 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.

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Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

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