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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of OBYGN has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Post Doctoral Associate to work in Miami, Fl. 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.

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  Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.

  
  


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  Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.

  
  


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  Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.

  
  


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  Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.

  
  


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  Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.

  
  


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  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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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  Ph.D. in relevant field, or PhD in molecular genetics, genomics, or cell biology preferred.

  
  


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  No prior experience required

  
  


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  Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.

  
  


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  Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

  
  


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  Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

  
  

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

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  Perform complex laboratory assignments, including the planning and conducting of projects related to cell culture and molecular biology. Schedule and perform experiments in research laboratory.

  
  


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  Solve problems in scientific and technical execution, interpret experimental data and maintain accurate records. May need to develop, adapt and implement new lab procedures.

  
  


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  Perform complex and routine molecular biology procedures including flow cytometric analysis, PCR, RT-PCR, Q-PCR, and Western blotting, DNA/RNA extraction, recombinant protein and isolation and purification, transfection, and aptamer isolation, conduct multi-omics (scRNA/ATAC/scDNA-seq) projects.

  
  


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  Assist in the preparation of data and figures for manuscripts and for scientific presentations using Power Point, R/Python and other graphics software as needed.

  
  


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  Search literature for references to technical problems and keep informed by reading technical journal and publications.

  
  


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  Present data in laboratory meetings and other venues.

  
  


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  Collaborate with Scientists and clinicians in international low-resource settings.

  
  

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 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.

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