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The University of Miami/UHealth department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Post Doctoral Scholar to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Post Doctoral Scholar takes initiative and works independently in developing new research ideas and troubleshooting new assays. Further, the incumbent facilitates the training of students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. Assists in planning and designing research experiments, establishes priorities, and recommends schedules. Presents research findings at local and national scientific conferences. Writes technical publications and reports. Designs and writes programs to perform analysis and produces written reports on results. Collects pilot data to help support new and competing renewal applications. Supervises undergraduate and graduate research students and performs literature reviews. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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.

Post Doctoral Scholar

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Post Doctoral Scholar to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Post Doctoral Scholar takes initiative and works independently in developing new research ideas and troubleshooting new assays. Further, the incumbent facilitates the training of students, residents, fellows, and other trainees.

Assists in planning and designing research experiments, establishes priorities, and recommends schedules. Presents research findings at local and national scientific conferences. Writes technical publications and reports. Designs and writes programs to perform analysis and produces written reports on results. Collects pilot data to help support new and competing renewal applications. Supervises undergraduate and graduate research students and performs literature reviews. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

The Post Doctoral Scholar will be part of an NIH-funded training program designed to provide rigorous research training in Alzheimer’s Disease and AD-related disorders (AD/ADRD).

The scholar is expected to conduct a mentored AD/ADRD-related research project designed to be completed well within the two years of program participation.

With guidance from mentors, the scholar is expected to create an Individual development plan, develop as well as participate in coursework and seminars, give presentations, and participate in program-related activities aiming to develop skills for interdisciplinary work and the ability to design and conduct independent research.

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 Requirements

MD, DMD, DVM, PharmD or Ph.D. in relevant field, in health-related sciences. No prior experience required

Applicants must apply through https://redcap.miami.edu/surveys/?s=TA3KCANMHP3ARYKC

Applicants must include the following when applying to this position:

A letter from mentor/Faculty who has first-hand knowledge of the applicant’s potential and interest in research. NIH Biosketch. Personal statement of interest in engaging in AD/ADRD research. Relevant research idea or proposal.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Strong interest in developing a career in AD/ADRD research 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.

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:

Research-Limited Term

Pay Grade:

A9 Seniority level

Seniority level Internship Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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