Postdoctoral Associate - Pediatrics

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The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", Department of Pediatrics - Infectious Disease has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Post Doctoral Associate to work in Miami.

The Postdoctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Postdoctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.

Core Functions:

• Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.

• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.

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

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

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

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

• Conduct experiments

• Document research findings

• Publish and disseminate research findings

• Present at conferences

• Mentor students/member of the lab

• Write grants

• Ability to multitask

• Flexibility with work schedule to meet study demands

Preferred Qualifications:

• MD or PhD in relevant field

• Minimum 1 year preferred

• 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.

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Well-developed organizational skills

• Investigative approach to shaping scientific questions

• Research techniques

• Laboratory safety

• Experimental design

• Data analysis interpretation

• Statistical analysis

• Literature search and evaluation

• Knowledge of manuscript submission and peer review process

• Writing manuscripts, white papers and progress reports

• Writing funding proposals such as grants/fellowships preferred

• Presenting verbal presentations in seminars, meetings and poster sessions preferred

• Teaching

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 in relevant field required

Certification and Licensing:

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Experience:

No previous experience required

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