Asst. Scientist, SOM (A) at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Job Description:

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CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Contributes to basic and applied research activities and authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
2. Collaborates with senior staff to publish findings in refereed journals.
3. Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
4. Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.
5. Writes extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff.
6. Provides ready access to all experimental data for managing staff.
7. Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
8. Uses the internet, surveys, legal documents, and other available sources to collect information.
9. Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
10. 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

Education:

Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

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 ADDENDUM

Department Specific Functions

1. Helping in mentoring the undergraduate and graduate (med school) students
2. Helping in submitting grant proposals
3. Helping in developing new rat experimental models

Department Specific Qualifications

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.

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.

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 for additional information.

Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:A10 Apply Now