Associate Scientist

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The SCCC Associate Scientist is the fourth level Research position, and supports research activities at the University, working under the direction of a principal investigator or program director. The Associate Scientist, SOM supports the University’s research goals and objectives by performing laboratory experiments in his/her areas of interest, expertise, or assignment. Moreover, the incumbent performs various analytical procedures involving method development and application development and synthesis. 

Primary Responsibilities:
1.    Contributes to basic and applied research activities including authorship of scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
2.    Publishes in refereed journals in collaboration with department leadership or independently. 
3.    Supervises research employees and non-exempt staff.
4.    Writes extramural proposals with approval of senior managing staff.
5.    Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
6.    Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.
7.    Provides ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researchers, supervisors, and other relevant staff.
8.    Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
9.    Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
10.  Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

11. Contributes to basic and applied research activities to include authorship of scientific publications, technical and agency reports, or patent preparation. 

12. Publishes in refereed journals in collaboration with the principal investigator or program director, or independently within the scope of his/her responsibilities in the programs of the principal investigator or program director.

13. Supervises Research employees and/or non-exempt staff, as needed.

14. Writes extramural proposals, with approval of the principal investigator/program director and the dean/designee, as necessary.

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. required.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant post-doctoral research experience

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.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

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

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A11