Asst. Scientist

## Asst. Scientist Apply remote type:
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Miami, FLtime type:
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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Assistant Scientist  to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl.
** CORE JOB SUMMARY
** The Assistant Scientist carries out a particular research agenda in support of the University’s research goals and objectives. Moreover, the Assistant Scientist, SOM contributes to the scientific community by publishing research findings and promotes the University’s reputation as a leader in the field.
** CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
*** Contributes to basic and applied research activities and authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
* Collaborates with senior staff to publish findings in refereed journals. Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
* Works with other researchers to use and develop end products. Writes extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff.
* Provides ready access to all experimental data for managing staff.
* Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
* Uses the internet, surveys, legal documents, and other available sources to collect information.
* Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
* 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 - Philosophy  (PhD) required
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* Experience:

** Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
** Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
*** 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
** Our laboratory focuses on mechanistic discovery to understand the metabolic and molecular mechanisms of androgen synthesis and androgen receptor gain-of-function that lead to resistance to hormonal therapy.  Our work is revealing fundamental endocrine mechanisms in both normal physiology and disease, including stress, aging, and glucocorticoid resistance, that will lead to broad applications to oncology and cancer physiology.
** Specific areas include:
*** Metabolic and genetic changes required for hormone therapy resistance in prostate and breast cancers
* Discovery of entirely new mechanisms of endocrine physiology and regulation
* Clinical validation in patients and clinical trials using innovative approaches
* Animal models of advanced cancer for translational and therapeutic studies
* Identifying targets for the development of new pharmacologic therapies
* Drug discovery for new therapies

This position is ideal for an individual with a strong interest in rapid translation of basic mechanistic discoveries to the bedside as this is a principal goal of the Sharifi Laboratory. For example, we have shown that our discovery…