Assistant Scientist
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The UHealth system at the University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a full time Assistant Scientist in the Radiation Oncology Department in Miami.
SUMMARY
Is able to develop and expand basic and applied cancer research activities in the lab in accordance with lab goals
Has strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the capacity to provide intellectual drive to make progress on the labs scientific goals.
Has strong written and verbal communication skills in English and is able to write cohesive manuscript and grant proposal drafts
Collaborates with other lab members to complete experiments and publish findings in refereed journals.
Provides ready access to all experimental datafor managing staff.
Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
Prepares data in accordance with best practices and lab expectations for submission to journals granting agencies and foundations.
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:
Ph.D. degree in Cancer biology or relevant field
Experience:
Minimum 3 year of active and direct experience in cancer research with reputable publications to support expertise in this area
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Must have a comprehensive background in cancer biology and be able to develop and expand on existing projects quasi-independently
Must be proficient in basic molecular and cell biology techniques
Must be experienced in animal models
Must have experience analyzing RNA seq and other transcriptomics data
Experience in metabolomics is desirable
Must have excellent written and verbal English communication skills
Must be skilled in writing proficiently
Must have strong organizing and analytical skills
Ability to recognize analyze and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Ability to work efficiently and cooperatively in multidisciplinary teams
Ability to adapt quickly and multitask as relevant to the situation.
Must be willing to occasionally work on weekends and outside of traditional hours
Any appropriate combination of relevant education experience and/or certifications may be considered.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System South Floridas only university-based health system provides leading-edge 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 sub-specialties 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.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
A10Employment Type
Full-Time
