Postdoctoral Associate - Surgery

## Postdoctoral Associate - Surgery Apply remote type:
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Miami, FLtime type:
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** CORE JOB SUMMARY
** The Postdoctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Post Doctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.

** CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
** 1. Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.  
2. Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.  
3. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.  
4. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.  
5. Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.  
6. 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.

** CORE QUALIFICATIONS
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* Education:

Doctorate degree in relevant field 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.
** DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
**** Department Specific Functions*
* · Lead and coordinate research studies investigating engineered probiotic therapies (EcN-GAD and EcN-BUT) for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN).
· Design, conduct, and troubleshoot in vivo studies using murine models of paclitaxel- and oxaliplatin-induced neuropathy.
· Perform behavioral pain assessments, including von Frey, Randall-Selitto, thermal nociception, and other validated pain assays.
· Culture, characterize, and validate engineered

* E. coli
* Nissle strains and assess metabolite production and stability.
· Conduct molecular, cellular, and microbiome analyses including RNA isolation, qPCR, RNA sequencing, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and cytokine profiling.
· Coordinate metabolomic studies including sample preparation and collaboration with the metabolomics core for LC-MS/MS analysis of GABA, butyrate, and related metabolites.
· Analyze microbiome sequencing data and integrate multi-omics datasets (microbiome, metabolomics, transcriptomics, and behavioral outcomes).
· Mentor graduate students, technicians, and undergraduate trainees in experimental techniques and data analysis.
· Prepare manuscripts, conference presentations, progress reports, and grant applications.
· Participate in laboratory meetings and contribute to the development of new research initiatives related to the gut-brain axis, microbiome therapeutics, cancer survivorship, pain, and neuroimmune interactions.
· Ensure compliance with IACUC, biosafety, and institutional research regulations.
** Department Specific Qualifications
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* Education:

** Minimum Qualifications Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Neuroscience, Microbiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Cancer Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field.

Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications.

Experience with experimental design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of complex biological data.

Strong written and oral communication skills.
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