Postdoctoral Research Fellow: HIV & Molecular Biology

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

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.