Tenure-Track Associate Professor: Biochem & Biomaterials

University of Miami Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A prestigious healthcare institution in Miami is seeking a tenure-track Associate Professor in Biochemistry. The successful candidate will teach and mentor students, establish an independent research group, and secure extramural funding. Additional responsibilities include serving as Director of 3D Prototyping and Biomaterials, developing innovative tools for clinical applications. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Biochemistry, a track record of obtaining research funding, and expertise in biomaterials or 3D prototyping. A competitive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding and publish in high-impact journals.
• Experience in mentoring students and managing research teams.
• Experience or aptitude in biomaterials, 3D prototyping, or related translational research.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate, medical, and graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and medical fellows.
• Seek and secure extramural funding, preferably federal, and maintain a high publication record in impact journals.
• Establish and manage an independent research group.
• Develop new 3D prototyping tools and biomaterials for researchers, surgeons, and clinicians.
• Coordinate research proposals and secure extramural funding for the Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery.
• Assist faculty in converting research interests into tangible, funded projects.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the University.

Skills

Obtaining extramural funding

Publishing in high-impact journals

Mentoring students

Management of research teams

Biomaterials knowledge

3D prototyping experience

Education

Doctoral degree in Biochemistry or a related field

Job description

A prestigious healthcare institution in Miami is seeking a tenure-track Associate Professor in Biochemistry. The successful candidate will teach and mentor students, establish an independent research group, and secure extramural funding. Additional responsibilities include serving as Director of 3D Prototyping and Biomaterials, developing innovative tools for clinical applications. Applicants should have a doctoral degree in Biochemistry, a track record of obtaining research funding, and expertise in biomaterials or 3D prototyping. A competitive benefits package is offered.