Post Doctoral Associate - PQ6 Project

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Microbiology & Immunology has an exciting opportunity for a Post Doctoral Associate position. The incumbent performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Post Doctoral 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.

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. required.
• Prior experience is preferred but not required.

Department Specific Functions

Two Post-Doctoral positions are immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Noula Shembade, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The research will focus on the interplay between KSHV and HIV in the development of HIV/AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma. This study involves working with cell / tissue culture, EcoHIV, and immunodeficient and immunocompetent animals. The successful applicant will have a PhD or equivalent degree with a strong background in molecular/cellular biology, virology, innate immunity, signal transduction, and cancer animal models. Excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to work independently, and experience working with knockout mice, nude/SCID mice or PDX mice, and viral infection models is preferred.

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.

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Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff

Pay Grade: r5