Postdoctoral Associate — Nanoparticle Cancer Research

umiami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to perform scientific research under supervision of managing staff, contributing to nanoparticle design targeting prostate cancer models and preparing reports for publication.

The role requires a PhD or MD, no prior experience required, and involves in vitro work with patient-derived samples, in vivo animal studies, and collaboration across chemistry, biology, neurosurgery, and engineering teams; competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD degree required and dissertation completed by start date.
• Strong experimental skills with nanoparticle synthesis and surface functionalization.
• Proficiency with data analysis software and statistics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and critical thinking.

Responsibilities

• Design and synthesize nanoparticles targeted to cancer models by functionalization.
• Work in vitro with patient-derived prostate cancer biopsies and cell cultures.
• Perform cytotoxicity assays, uptake studies and molecular biology techniques.
• Conduct in vivo testing using animal models and assess biodistribution.
• Interpret data with advanced methods such as flow cytometry, imaging, and bioinformatics.
• Collaborate with chemistry, biology, neurosurgery, and engineering teams.
• Prepare manuscripts for journals and conferences; mentor students.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

PhD or MD degree

Job description

University of Miami is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to perform scientific research under supervision of managing staff, contributing to nanoparticle design targeting prostate cancer models and preparing reports for publication.

The role requires a PhD or MD, no prior experience required, and involves in vitro work with patient-derived samples, in vivo animal studies, and collaboration across chemistry, biology, neurosurgery, and engineering teams; competitive salary and benefits.