Post Doctoral Associate

tendersglobal.net


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 using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet .

The department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Post Doctoral Associate to work at UHealth. 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.

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Ph.D. required

  • 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.

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 Florida’s 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. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza (“the flu”) season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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 time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

r5

View or Apply
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email – cover/motivation letter where (tendersglobal.net) you saw this job posting.

Share

Recent Posts

Medical Director – Oncology/Cardiology/Gastroenterology/Endocrinology/Radiology/Infectious Disease/I

Job title: Medical Director - Oncology/Cardiology/Gastroenterology/Endocrinology/Radiology/Infectious Disease/I Company Medpace Job description Job SummaryWe are seeking…

22 minutes ago

Radiation Therapist in Lincoln, Nebraska

tendersglobal.net Overview CHI Health St. Elizabeth founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual…

26 minutes ago

Líder de Equipo en Terreno

tendersglobal.net Resumen ZOA ZOA es una organización humanitaria holandesa que apoya a las personas vulnerables…

26 minutes ago

AVSI – Machinery Equipment for the Departments of Agriculture (DOAs) in Sinjar and Sinuni

tendersglobal.net Tender Title: Machinery Equipment for the Departments of Agriculture (DOAs) in Sinjar and Sinuni Tender…

26 minutes ago

Playgroup and Parenting Worker

tendersglobal.net Job description Position: Fixed Term (until 16/05/2025), Full Time  Location: Chirnside Park  Salary: $85,120 - $91,586…

26 minutes ago

Fish Hatchery Technician – Non-Permanent – Lyons Ferry Hatchery – 2 Openings – *12598-24

tendersglobal.net Classification- Fish Hatchery TechnicianJob Status- Full-Time / Non-PermanentNumber of Vacancies- Two (2)Appointment Length- Three (3) months – February 3,…

26 minutes ago
For Apply Button. Please use Non-Amp Version

This website uses cookies.