Post Doctoral Associate (Molecular) (Hussman Institute)

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Core Job Summary

The Postdoctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Postdoctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.

Core Job Functions

• Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.
• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
• Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D. required
• Certification and Licensing: Not Applicable
• Experience: No prior experience required

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.

Department Specific Functions

The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct research on Alzheimer Disease.

• Molecular biology techniques to include, but are not limited to PCR, cloning, CRISPR and tissue culture. In addition isolation and manipulation of RNA including RNA extraction, RT-PCR, and quantitative real-time PCR as well as functional assays (cellular and subcellular functions) and biochemical assays (protein-based work) 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.
• Analyze sequencing data from large sample sets.
• 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. Troubleshoot experiments when needed.
• 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.
• Supervise, train and instruct residents, interns, students or lower-level personnel in laboratory techniques and procedures.
• Present research findings at lab meetings and conferences and submit papers to peer reviewed journals on research projects.

Additional information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. This is a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department.

Pay and benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff