Post Doctoral Scholar

Core Job Summary

The Post Doctoral Scholar takes initiative and works independently in developing new research ideas and troubleshooting new assays. Further, the incumbent facilitates the training of students, residents, fellows, and other trainees. The Post Doctoral Scholar performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Post Doctoral Scholar promotes institutional recognition through substantial contributions to the scientific community.

• Assists in planning and designing research experiments, establishes priorities, and recommends schedules.
• Presents research findings at local and national scientific conferences.
• Writes technical publications and reports.
• Designs and writes programs to perform analysis and produces written reports on results.
• Collects pilot data to help support new and competing renewal applications.
• Supervises undergraduate and graduate research students and performs literature reviews.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Education:

MD or Ph.D. in relevant field.

Experience:

No Prior Experience Required.

• 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 University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the groundbreaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub‑specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year.

Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research, and patient care.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Research-Limited Term