Post Doctoral Associate - Pediatrics
Post Doctoral Associate - Pediatrics
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The Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a Fulltime Post Doctoral Associate to work in Miami.
The Post Doctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover the Post Doctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.
The Postdoctoral Associate will be working in the Research Lab at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. This candidate will be studying epigenetic mechanisms of adaptation to metabolic stress responses and epigenetic mechanisms of resistance in acute leukemia. The candidate should be a highly motivated individual with solid training in epigenetics and/or cell biology and/or molecular biology. The ideal candidate should have exposure in epigenetics.
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 stateoftheart principles and theories.
Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
Perform a spectrum of epigenetics techniques including but not limited to chromatin extraction CHIPqPCR CHIPSeq RNASeq etc.
Adheres to University and unitlevel policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department Specific Functions
Plan and conduct assigned and/or original research projects autonomously while working collaboratively with UM faculty staff postdocs and students.
Perform basic molecular biology and cell biology techniques such as nucleic acid extraction and manipulation PCR RTPCR Western blot analysis immunostaining and cell culture.
Perform a spectrum of epigenetics techniques including but not limited to chromatin extraction CHIPqPCR CHIPSeq RNASeq etc.
Maintain accurate records of research findings and the analysis of results.
Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publications and grant preparations.
Present research findings at professional meetings.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS:
MD or Ph.D. in relevant field
Exposure in epigenetics and/or human genetics or prior work experience in an epigenetics and/or human genetics laboratory for translational research in the basic molecular biology of acute leukemia.
Skill in collecting organizing and analyzing data.
Ability to recognize analyze and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealthUniversity of Miami Health System South Floridas only universitybased health system provides leadingedge 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 subspecialties 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. Were the challenge youve been looking for.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
A9Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
