Post Doctoral Associate; Neuroscience Institute

Overview

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The University of Miami/UHealth Office of the Dean has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Postdoctoral Associate to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, FL.

The Postdoctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Postdoctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.

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.

Education: Doctorate degree Medicine (MD) required

Experience: No previous experience required

Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

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.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

The Postdoctoral Associate will support an advanced neuroscience research program focused on molecular, cellular, and circuit‑level mechanisms relevant to brain function and neurological disease. This position requires a high degree of scientific independence, innovation, and technical proficiency, as well as the ability to contribute to collaborative, multidisciplinary laboratory efforts.

• Conceptualize, design, and conduct experiments investigating neuronal signaling, synaptic function, RNA localization, molecular pathways, or related neurobiological mechanisms.
• Develop, refine, and troubleshoot assays involving neuronal cultures, rodent brain tissue, cell‑based models, or other systems aligned with laboratory research objectives.
• Apply multi‑modal analytical approaches—such as molecular profiling, imaging, or functional assays—to generate mechanistic insights that advance the team’s scientific goals.

• Perform specialized molecular and cellular neuroscience techniques, including but not limited to nucleic acid and protein assays, neuronal imaging, synaptic structure analysis, and advanced histological or biochemical workflows.
• Implement new methodological approaches that enhance the laboratory’s capability to study complex neurobiological processes.
• Maintain rigor, reproducibility, and adherence to best scientific practices in experimental execution.

• Prepare manuscripts for publication in scientific journals, including drafting figures, methods, and results sections.
• Present…