Entry Scientist- Petrucceli

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The University of Miami/UHealth Office of the Dean has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Entry Scientist to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl.

CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Entry Scientist, SOM supports assigned research activities for the department. The appointee also furthers the University’s research goals and objectives and advances the University’s reputation as a leader in the field.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Recruits and maintains patients in clinical research protocols.
2. Provides and follows best practices in clinical and translational research performance.
3. Processes and analyzes results and data.
4. Communicates results to the scientific community via published papers and agency reports.
5. Presents ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences, summarizing the nature of the research, methodology, and results.
6. Stays abreast of the work of other scientists within the department and scientific community.
7. Attends conferences and reads relevant journals.
8. 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:
Doctorate degree - Philosophy  (PhD) required

Experience:
No previous experience required

Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

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.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

Experimental Design & Research Execution

Design, conduct, and analyze experiments in neuroscience, focusing on molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration (e.g., ALS/FTD, protein misfolding, autophagy pathways).

Develop and utilize animal and cellular models to investigate disease mechanisms and therapeutic targets.

Grant and Project Coordination

Assist in the preparation, submission, and management of research grants, including biosketches, progress reports, and compliance documentation.

Coordinate multi-institutional and collaborative research projects, acting as a liaison between investigators, administrative staff, and funding agencies.

Data Analysis & Scientific Communication

Collect, organize, and analyze complex datasets using advanced statistical and computational methods.

Communicate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and agency reports.

Present ongoing work and results at academic conferences and internal seminars, summarizing research methodology and outcomes.

Mentorship & Collaboration

Mentor junior researchers and students in experimental techniques, data analysis, and scientific writing.

Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams within the department and broader scientific community.

Scholarly Engagement & Professional Development

Stay abreast of current literature and emerging trends in neuroscience and related fields.

Serve as a peer reviewer for scientific journals and participate in professional societies and research networks.

Department Specific Qualifications                                                                                     

Education:

• Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Laboratory Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• Demonstrated research experience in neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, molecular biology, and animal/cellular model development.
• Experience in grant writing, project administration, and collaborative research environments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes:

• Advanced skills in experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication.
• Proficiency in molecular biology, protein aggregation studies, genetic testing, and autophagy research.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and sound judgment in critical decision-making.
• Commitment to mentorship, collaboration, and professional development.

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.

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