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University of Miami Assistant Scientist (Hussman Institute) in Miami, Florida

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The John P. Hussman Institute has an exciting opportunity for a full time Assistant Scientist, SOM position. The incumbent carries out a particular research agenda in support of the University’s research goals and objectives. Moreover, the Assistant Scientist, SOM contributes to the scientific community by publishing research findings and promotes the University’s reputation as a leader in the field.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Contributes to basic and applied research activities and authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.

  • Collaborates with senior staff to publish findings in refereed journals.

  • Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.

  • Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.

  • Writes extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff.

  • Provides ready access to all experimental data for managing staff.

  • Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).

  • Uses the Internet, surveys, legal documents, and other available sources to collect information.

  • Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.

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

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

  • Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree required

  • Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Department Specific Functions

-The Assistant Scientist will conduct research on Alzheimer Disease in African Ancestry.

-Molecular biology techniques to include, but are not limited to PCR, cloning, and tissue culture. In addition isolation and manipulation of RNA including RNA extraction, RT-PCR, and quantitative real-time PCR are performed routinely.

-Maintain and expand iPSC lines and differentiation into AD relevant cell types, including neurons, astrocytes, and microglia for functional and genomic characterization.

-Collect information and data through observation, experimentation and various other methods, to include operating highly technical laboratory instruments and equipment.

-Confer with principal investigator to review work assignments and develop plans for research experiments; make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the particular equipment as required.

-Review journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous experiments to aid in the design and development of original procedures and techniques.

-Present research findings at lab meetings and conferences.

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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.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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 (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A10

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