University of Miami
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology- Asst. Professor
University of Miami, Miami, Florida, United States, 33222
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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 .**Job Summary**The candidate will serve as an Assistant Professor on the tenure earning track at the Peggy and Harold Katz Family Center. This position focuses on advancing knowledge in nephrology and biochemistry through innovative research, mentoring students, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance kidney health and disease prevention.**Key Responsibilities:***Research Leadership:** Conduct independent and collaborative research projects in nephrology and biochemistry, focusing on kidney disease mechanisms and therapeutic interventions.* Develop and implement research methodologies, analyze data, and interpret results to contribute to the scientific literature.*Grant Funding:** Actively seek and secure external funding through competitive grants to support research initiatives.* Prepare and submit grant proposals, ensuring alignment with the center’s goals and priorities.*Mentorship and Education:** Mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in research projects, fostering their academic growth and skills.* Contribute to the educational mission of the Katz Center by teaching courses related to nephrology, biochemistry, and research methodologies.*Collaboration:** Collaborate with faculty, clinicians, and researchers within the Katz Center and affiliated institutions to promote interdisciplinary research and enhance the center's impact.* Participate in collaborative research efforts and contribute to joint publications and presentations.*Community Engagement:** Engage with community outreach programs on kidney health education and disease prevention.* Build partnerships with healthcare providers and organizations to facilitate the translation of research findings.**Qualifications:*** PhD in Biochemistry, Nephrology, or a related field.* Demonstrated research expertise with a strong publication record in reputable journals.* Experience in securing research funding and managing research projects.* \*Proven teaching and mentoring experience, committed to fostering student success.* Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.## **Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click
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 .**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**FacultyThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit
to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.**Transforming lives**With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 .**Job Summary**The candidate will serve as an Assistant Professor on the tenure earning track at the Peggy and Harold Katz Family Center. This position focuses on advancing knowledge in nephrology and biochemistry through innovative research, mentoring students, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance kidney health and disease prevention.**Key Responsibilities:***Research Leadership:** Conduct independent and collaborative research projects in nephrology and biochemistry, focusing on kidney disease mechanisms and therapeutic interventions.* Develop and implement research methodologies, analyze data, and interpret results to contribute to the scientific literature.*Grant Funding:** Actively seek and secure external funding through competitive grants to support research initiatives.* Prepare and submit grant proposals, ensuring alignment with the center’s goals and priorities.*Mentorship and Education:** Mentor and supervise graduate and undergraduate students in research projects, fostering their academic growth and skills.* Contribute to the educational mission of the Katz Center by teaching courses related to nephrology, biochemistry, and research methodologies.*Collaboration:** Collaborate with faculty, clinicians, and researchers within the Katz Center and affiliated institutions to promote interdisciplinary research and enhance the center's impact.* Participate in collaborative research efforts and contribute to joint publications and presentations.*Community Engagement:** Engage with community outreach programs on kidney health education and disease prevention.* Build partnerships with healthcare providers and organizations to facilitate the translation of research findings.**Qualifications:*** PhD in Biochemistry, Nephrology, or a related field.* Demonstrated research expertise with a strong publication record in reputable journals.* Experience in securing research funding and managing research projects.* \*Proven teaching and mentoring experience, committed to fostering student success.* Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.## **Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click
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 .**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**FacultyThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit
to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.**Transforming lives**With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service. #J-18808-Ljbffr