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Assistant Scientist
The University of Miami/UHealth department of The Miami Project has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Assistant Scientist to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Assistant Scientist, SOM carries out a particular research agenda in support of the University’s research goals and objectives. Moreover, the Assistant Scientist, SOM contributes to the scientific community by publishing research findings and promotes the University’s reputation as a leader in the field.
Contributes to basic and applied research activities and authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
Collaborates with senior staff to publish findings in refereed journals.
Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.
Writes extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff.
Provides ready access to all experimental data for managing staff.
Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
Uses the internet, surveys, legal documents, and other available sources to collect information.
Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department Specific Functions
The Assistant Scientist hired will play a key role in preparing data for a regulatory submission to the United States Food and Drug Administration for a spinal cord injury therapeutic as a collaborative project between Dr. Jae Lee and Hassan Al-Ali’s laboratories at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. This position is highly translational, requiring the generation of data that directly support the progression from laboratory research to clinical application.
Accountabilities (For Non-exempt Employees Include Percent of Effort):
Perform rodent surgeries, behavioral analysis, and post-op care related to spinal cord injury.
Perform histology, immunohistochemistry and microscopy.
Do routine molecular biology (cloning, PCR, RT-PCR, prepare viral vectors) to support in vivo experiments.
Maintain laboratory areas; order lab supplies, participate in weekly lab meetings, including presenting results and methods to group members; plan weekly work schedules. Keep detailed laboratory notebooks, surgical records, and documents relating to standard-operating procedures and viral vectors. Prepare IACUC protocol submissions. Prepare first drafts of manuscripts.
Assist in training Postdocs, graduate students, undergraduates, and scholars.
Supervision Received:
Reports to the principal investigators.
Supervision Exercised:
Assists the principal investigators in supervising students and staff.
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
Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree in Neuroscience or a related field
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
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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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