Assistant Scientist, SOM

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Associate Scientist

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Associate Scientist to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Associate Scientist, SOM supports the University’s research goals and objectives by performing laboratory experiments in his/her areas of interest, expertise, or assignment. Moreover, the incumbent performs various analytical procedures involving method development and application development and synthesis.

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities including authorship of scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
• Publishes in refereed journals in collaboration with department leadership or independently.
• Supervises research employees and non-exempt staff.
• Writes extramural proposals with approval of senior managing staff.
• Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
• Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.
• Provides ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researchers, supervisors, and other relevant staff.
• Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
• 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.

Department Specific Functions

• A strong working knowledge of MRI computer software, anatomy, and physics are needed to implement advanced research MR protocols involving structural, functional, and diffusion MRI.
• A strong working knowledge of PET software for Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG), amyloid and tau imaging are needed to implement and analyze advanced research PET protocols.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide outstanding and comprehensive imaging services to patients and research participants.
• Contribute to manuscript and grant preparation.
• Ensure the accurate execution of research protocols in accordance with Good Clinical Practices, HIPPA and required obligations to participants, Director, faculty, staff, and research team.
• Maintains research records and invoices in accordance with established protocols and in compliance with state and federal regulations regarding privacy and security of confidential protected health information.
• Conducts quality assurance of neuroimaging data and protocols

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.

• Doctorate degree - Philosophy (PhD) required
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility:
  Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication:
  Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

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.

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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff