Post Doctoral Associate at University of Miami Health System Miami, FL

Position Summary

The Department of Cell Biology is seeking a full-time Post Doctoral Associate to work in Miami. The Post Doctoral Associate will perform scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff and promote institutional recognition through contributions to the scientific community.

• Conduct research on specific areas of study as assigned.
• Prepare research reports and technical papers for publishing.
• Investigate the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
• Maintain substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develop advanced analytical models and systems and provide solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguard 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:
  
  Ph.D. in relevant field.
• Experience:
  
  No prior experience required.
• 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 Weinberger lab is seeking an early-career Postdoctoral Associate to join the laboratory as soon as possible. The lab focuses on elucidating fundamental mechanisms of gene regulation, and transcriptional circuits including gene-regulatory networks, feedback regulation, and the regulation of stochastic expression noise in multiple model systems ranging from viruses to cancer. The lab also has strong interests in developing novel therapeutic modalities to address the evolution of resistance.

The Weinberger lab employs a variety of molecular biological and quantitative techniques including microscopy, flow cytometry, computational/mathematical modeling, and approaches from synthetic biology and complex biological systems. Highly motivated individuals with diverse backgrounds in biology, physics, chemistry, and engineering are invited to apply.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. Job Status:
Full time. Employee Type:
Staff. Pay Grade: A9.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.