University of Miami
Associate Scientist – University of Miami
Position Summary: The Hussman Institute at the University of Miami is seeking an Associate Scientist to work on the statistical genetic aspects of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). The incumbent will contribute to several multidisciplinary national and international consortiums, identify genes and mechanisms influencing AD risk or prevention, perform admixture analysis of population data sets, conduct functional genomic analysis, and train junior researchers.
Core Job Functions
Contribute to basic and applied research activities including authorship of scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
Publish in refereed journals in collaboration with departmental leadership or independently.
Supervise research employees and non-exempt staff.
Write extramural proposals with approval of senior managing staff.
Create and conduct experiments and analyze results.
Collaborate with other researchers to develop end products.
Provide convenient access to experimental data for faculty researchers, supervisors, and other relevant staff.
Request or acquire equipment and supplies for assigned projects.
Apply for grants to continue research and prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Department Specific Functions
Lead and perform complex analyses of genome‑wide association and high‑throughput sequencing data with focus on risk and protective loci relevant to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Design and implement robust statistical frameworks for integrative genomic analyses, including gene‑gene and gene‑environment interactions in multi‑ancestry populations.
Conduct functional bioinformatics and statistical analyses for interpretation of AD‑associated loci and genes using computational pipelines in R, Python, or other languages.
Publish original research articles independently and in collaboration with principal investigators.
Collaborate closely with principal investigators to shape experimental design and analytical strategies, ensuring reproducibility and statistical rigor.
Maintain active engagement with the scientific literature to integrate emerging techniques in statistical genetics and computational biology into ongoing projects.
Supervise, train and instruct fellows, students, and staff in computational genomics, emphasizing best practices in statistical modeling, reproducible research, and open‑source software development.
Seek independent funding from federal agencies and foundations, with guidance from institute leadership.
Participate and contribute to grant applications in large international consortia as MPI or Co‑Investigator to advance understanding of complex disease with focus on AD.
Adhere to University and unit‑level policies and safeguard University assets.
Qualifications
Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral‑level degree required.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
Salary & Benefits Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission, and more. The University of Miami offers a balanced mix of research, teaching and patient care opportunities.
Location: Miami‑Fort Lauderdale area
Salary range: $99,461.00 – $128,329.00 (approx.)
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 – Staff
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Core Job Functions
Contribute to basic and applied research activities including authorship of scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
Publish in refereed journals in collaboration with departmental leadership or independently.
Supervise research employees and non-exempt staff.
Write extramural proposals with approval of senior managing staff.
Create and conduct experiments and analyze results.
Collaborate with other researchers to develop end products.
Provide convenient access to experimental data for faculty researchers, supervisors, and other relevant staff.
Request or acquire equipment and supplies for assigned projects.
Apply for grants to continue research and prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard University assets.
Department Specific Functions
Lead and perform complex analyses of genome‑wide association and high‑throughput sequencing data with focus on risk and protective loci relevant to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Design and implement robust statistical frameworks for integrative genomic analyses, including gene‑gene and gene‑environment interactions in multi‑ancestry populations.
Conduct functional bioinformatics and statistical analyses for interpretation of AD‑associated loci and genes using computational pipelines in R, Python, or other languages.
Publish original research articles independently and in collaboration with principal investigators.
Collaborate closely with principal investigators to shape experimental design and analytical strategies, ensuring reproducibility and statistical rigor.
Maintain active engagement with the scientific literature to integrate emerging techniques in statistical genetics and computational biology into ongoing projects.
Supervise, train and instruct fellows, students, and staff in computational genomics, emphasizing best practices in statistical modeling, reproducible research, and open‑source software development.
Seek independent funding from federal agencies and foundations, with guidance from institute leadership.
Participate and contribute to grant applications in large international consortia as MPI or Co‑Investigator to advance understanding of complex disease with focus on AD.
Adhere to University and unit‑level policies and safeguard University assets.
Qualifications
Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral‑level degree required.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
Salary & Benefits Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission, and more. The University of Miami offers a balanced mix of research, teaching and patient care opportunities.
Location: Miami‑Fort Lauderdale area
Salary range: $99,461.00 – $128,329.00 (approx.)
Equal Opportunity Statement 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 – Staff
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