Assistant Scientist

University of Miami • Miami, FL • 3h ago

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Assistant Scientist

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Assistant Scientist to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Assistant Scientist, SOM 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.

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.

Department Specific Functions

Conduct independent and collaborative research aligned with departmental and SOM priorities

Develop and execute funded research projects; contribute to grant submissions as Co-I

Apply to self-led federal or private funding opportunities as per eligibility

Supervise and mentor postdocs, graduate students, technicians, and trainees

Lead or support core research activities, shared resources, and specialized instrumentation

Publish peer-reviewed manuscripts and present findings at scientific meetings

Ensure regulatory compliance (IACUC, biosafety) and maintain research documentation

Participate in departmental seminars, journal clubs, and research retreats

Present research in local and international conferences

Lead and contribute interdisciplinary collaborations across SOM and affiliated institutes

Support training initiatives, workshops, and trainee skill development

Provide service on departmental or SOM committees as assigned

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

Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree relevant field

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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 ground breaking 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. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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:

Staff

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