Medicine, Myeloma - Professor at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

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Department of Medicine Job Description

Job Summary:

The position will focus on research in genomics and epigenetics of multiple myeloma and related plasma cell dyscrasias. The incumbent in this position will work closely with the Chief of Myeloma and Director of the SCCC Myeloma Institute and will be a key member of myeloma-focused translational grant applications, including development of multi-Pl RO1 grants funded research. Also, together with the Chief of Myeloma and Director of the SCCC Myeloma Institute, the position will focus on developing larger grants (such as PO1, SPORE and SCOR) within UM and in collaboration with other institutions with the goal of further strengthening the myeloma program at UM. By applying genome sequencing and other assays of primary samples from patients with multiple myeloma and related precursor conditions, studies will be conducted with the aim of identifying tumor acquired genomic abnormalities that cause relapse on defined therapies, as well as progression from precursor disease to multiple myeloma. By using single-cell technologies and other types of assays, investigations will focus on the role of genomic heterogeneity on tumor evolution and response to treatment. Also, the work will include patient derived xenografts to model response to defined treatments. The job includes collaboration with other clinical- and lab-based-investigators. Mentoring of students and trainees at different levels is an important component of the job. Designing, conducting, leading and completing preclinical and translational studies with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes are key aspects of this position.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Reporting to the Chief of the Division of Myeloma, the incumbent will conduct, collaborate and manage scientific research and investigations


• Explore and develop appropriate research collaborations both within and outside the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Department, and Univ of Miami Miller School of Medicine.


• Participate in Department academic activities, divisional/department meetings.


• Write and submit scientific papers and abstracts, as well as submit grant proposals


• May lecture or conduct demonstrations or teach across UM Schools.


• Manage the daily operations of his/her lab and conduct regular lab meetings


• Supervise, mentor and manage postdoctoral fellows as well as graduate students engaged in collaborative research projects


• Collect and analyze data

Qualifications

Faculty members in the Department of Medicine will need to meet the following requirements:

Requirements (essential)

• M.D., and/or Ph.D. in cancer biology, oncology and/or equivalent area


• Demonstrated knowledge and application of scientific techniques


• Demonstrated experience in running a lab, funded research projects, and/or supervising post-docs


• Strong written and oral communication skills


• Ability to work with diverse constituency


• Computer literacy

• Completion of successful academic and research! work that has resulted in authorship and

co-authorship of papers in peer reviewed journals while serving as a faculty, and/or as a scientist.

• Demonstrates ability to develop collaborative research projects in a manner consistent with the mentor's research plan and contribute towards the making of scientific advances in the field of work.


• Demonstrates ability to teach in the laboratory setting and/or through presentations of papers and/or seminars.


• Successful track of research projects/funds and contribution to grant applications that are collaborative in nature and/or demonstrated ability to write competitive grants independently.


• Demonstrates desire to move towards scientific independence through submission of grant applications, development of independent research projects, or, collaborate with scientists other than the primary mentor with whom the scientist works.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Faculty

Pay Grade:

50

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