Research Associate - Petrucelli Lab

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Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. The University of Miami/UHealth Office of the Dean has an exciting opportunity for a Full Research Associate 2 to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl.

The Research Associate 2, SOM contributes to the University’s research activities under the supervision of senior staff. Moreover, the incumbent understands, interprets, and complies with research policies and protocols.

• Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies.
• Participates in the publication of significant research results.
• Advances expertise through education, training, and research.
• Writes extramural grants/proposals to gain support when appropriate.
• Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures.
• Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments.
• Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.
• Performs calculations to complete research test results.
• Performs photography and dark room processing.
• Participates in training sessions and workshops.
• 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.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.

Experience: Minimum 2 Years Of Relevant Experience Required.

• 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 Research Associate 2 supports the laboratory’s experimental, operational, and analytical activities within a neuroscience‑focused research. The position requires proficiency in molecular biology, cell‑based methods, and data analysis to advance studies on cellular mechanisms, molecular interactions, and disease‑relevant pathways.

• Perform specialized experiments involving cell culture, genetic material extraction, PCR, electrophoresis, protein assays, and immunodetection techniques such as Western Blot and ELISA.
• Assist with the preparation, handling, and analysis of biological samples, including tissue cultures, cell lines, or molecular specimens.
• Contribute to experimental workflows focused on molecular modeling, protein–protein interactions, and therapeutic mechanism studies relevant to the team’s research direction.
• Operate laboratory equipment and follow established procedures to ensure accuracy, reproducibility, and adherence to experimental protocols.

• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data using molecular modeling tools, bioinformatic databases, and standard laboratory software.
• Maintain detailed, accurate laboratory records of experiments, results, and procedures to support internal reporting and research publications.
• Assist with drafting sections of manuscripts, figures, or documentation for collaborative publications as appropriate.

• Support the general organization of the laboratory, including equipment maintenance, inventory management, and ordering supplies essential for daily research operations.
• Ensure compliance with biosafety and institutional policies related to…