Postdoctoral Associate (Neurology)

Miami, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Current Employees:

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CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Postdoctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover the Postdoctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.
2. Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
3. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
4. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
5. Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
6. 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:

MD or Ph.D. in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

No prior experience required

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:

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.

Department Specific Functions

Perform and develop individual research projects on stroke and vascular cognitive impairment
Perform rodent and canine stroke endovascular surgeries (reversible middle cerebral artery occlusion model)
Work with and deliver stem cells
Perform molecular neurobiology experiments on rodent canine as well as human tissue
Perform in-vitro cell culture experiments
Be constantly willing to learn new scientific techniques and ideas
Demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills
Fellow will be mentored and encouraged to write and pursue post-doctoral research fellowships
Must be able to develop independent research projects research design execute experiments record research findings analyze data interpret results and present them well (analytical and critical thinking is important)
Experience working in a stroke or dementia lab doing stroke surgeries (MCAO model) other vascular surgeries molecular biology experiments (western blotting RT-PCR RNA-DNA isolation immunofluorescence histology etc.) is preferred
Write manuscripts and publish in peer-reviewed journals
Attend and present at regional national and international meetings
Candidates with expertise in MCAO and other vascular large and small animal surgeries are encouraged to apply
Be able to execute independent projects as well as communicate effectively with PI/faculty for guidance
Must have very good science-writing skills
Must be able to organize and manage multiple projects with high efficiency
Be willing to work on and develop projects at the cusp of clinical and pre-clinical research (translational work)
Be willing to train other junior laboratory personnel as required
Be involved in lab management tasks as needed
Work cooperatively in a laboratory setting and be willing to work occasional flexible hours as needed
Be proficient with use of computers Microsoft office remote meeting tools willing to learn analytical software/s used in the lab as needed
Demonstrate excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Must have excellent organizational skills
Be an extremely good team player

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.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.

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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Required Experience:

Current Employees:If you are a current Staff Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position please review this tip sheet.CORE JOB SUMMARY The Postdoctora...

Current Employees:

CORE JOB SUMMARY

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

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:

MD or Ph.D. in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

No prior experience required

Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:

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.

Department Specific Functions

Perform and develop individual research projects on stroke and vascular cognitive impairment
Perform rodent and canine stroke endovascular surgeries (reversible middle cerebral artery occlusion model)
Work with and deliver stem cells
Perform molecular neurobiology experiments on rodent canine as well as human tissue
Perform in-vitro cell culture experiments
Be constantly willing to learn new scientific techniques and ideas
Demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills
Fellow will be mentored and encouraged to write and pursue post-doctoral research fellowships
Must be able to develop independent research projects research design execute experiments record research findings analyze data interpret results and present them well (analytical and critical thinking is important)
Experience working in a stroke or dementia lab doing stroke surgeries (MCAO model) other vascular surgeries molecular biology experiments (western blotting RT-PCR RNA-DNA isolation immunofluorescence histology etc.) is preferred
Write manuscripts and publish in peer-reviewed journals
Attend and present at regional national and international meetings
Candidates with expertise in MCAO and other vascular large and small animal surgeries are encouraged to apply
Be able to execute independent projects as well as communicate effectively with PI/faculty for guidance
Must have very good science-writing skills
Must be able to organize and manage multiple projects with high efficiency
Be willing to work on and develop projects at the cusp of clinical and pre-clinical research (translational work)
Be willing to train other junior laboratory personnel as required
Be involved in lab management tasks as needed
Work cooperatively in a laboratory setting and be willing to work occasional flexible hours as needed
Be proficient with use of computers Microsoft office remote meeting tools willing to learn analytical software/s used in the lab as needed
Demonstrate excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Must have excellent organizational skills
Be an extremely good team player

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.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Required Experience: