Assistant Scientist

Assistant Scientist – University of Miami UHealth Neurology Department. Full‑time position located at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Assistant Scientist carries out a research agenda aligned with the university’s goals, publishes findings, and supports the department’s reputation as a leader in the field.

• Contribute to basic and applied research activities, author scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and prepare patents.
• Collaborate with senior staff to publish findings in refereed journals.
• Design, conduct experiments, and analyze data.
• Work with other researchers to develop and use end products.
• Write extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff.
• Provide ready access to all experimental data for management and staff.
• Request or acquire equipment and supplies for assigned projects.
• Utilize the internet, surveys, legal documents, and other sources to collect information.
• Apply for grants to continue research and prepare materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
• Adhere to university and unit‑level policies, procedures, and safeguard university assets.

• Conduct independent and collaborative research aligned with departmental and School of Medicine priorities.
• Develop and execute funded research projects; contribute to grant submissions as Co‑I.
• Apply for self‑led federal or private funding opportunities as per eligibility.
• Supervise and mentor postdocs, graduate students, technicians, and trainees.
• Lead or support core research activities, shared resources, and specialized instrumentation.
• Publish peer‑reviewed manuscripts and present findings at scientific meetings.
• Ensure regulatory compliance (IACUC, biosafety) and maintain research documentation.
• Participate in departmental seminars, journal clubs, and research retreats.
• Present research at local and international conferences.
• Lead and contribute interdisciplinary collaborations across the School of Medicine and affiliated institutes.
• Support training initiatives, workshops, and trainee skill development.
• Provide service on departmental or School of Medicine committees as assigned.

• Ph.D., M.D., or other doctoral‑level degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.

• 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.

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

Full time