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Post Doctoral Scholar

University of Miami, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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University of Miami . The T32 Training and Mentoring program brings participants to the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences for a two-year postdoctoral learning experience, developing independent academic careers. It matches mentors and mentees based on common research interests, background, and specialty. The Post Doctoral Scholar takes initiative, works independently in developing new research ideas and troubleshooting new assays, and facilitates the training of students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. Promoting Academic Workforce Development in Translational Behavioral and Cardio-Metabolic Research (PINNACLE) is an NHLBI‑funded career‑advancing opportunity that provides intensive, didactic, and mentored research training to postdoctoral scholars, aimed at early‑stage investigators and those with disabilities interested in cardiometabolic research. It focuses on six core competencies: conceptual knowledge in translational sciences, communication skills, research skill development, professionalism, leadership and management skills, and responsible conduct of research. Core Job Functions

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. Core Qualifications

MD or Ph.D. in a relevant field. ESI (Early‑Stage Investigator) according to NIH criteria. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

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 is South Florida's only university‑based health system, providing leading‑edge patient care empowered by groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. 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. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on categories protected by Federal law. Job Status:

Full time Employee Type:

Research‑Limited Term

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