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University of Miami

Post Doctoral Associate

University of Miami, Miami, Florida, us, 33222


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.The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", Department of Pediatrics- Infectious Disease has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time

Post Doctoral Associate to work in Miami.The Post Doctoral 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 Functions:Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.Department Specific Functions:Conduct experimentsDocument research findingsPublish and disseminate research findingsMentor students/member of the labWrite grantsAbility to multitaskFlexibility with work schedule to meet study demandsThis 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:MD or PhD in relevant fieldMinimum 1 year preferredSkill 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.Excellent interpersonal skillsWell-developed organizational skillsInvestigative approach to shaping scientific questionsResearch techniquesLaboratory safetyData analysis interpretationStatistical analysisLiterature search and evaluationKnowledge of manuscript submission and peer review processWriting manuscripts, white papers and progress reportsWriting funding proposals such as grants/fellowships preferredPresenting verbal presentations in seminars, meetings and poster sessions preferredTeachingThe 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.Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer -

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Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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for additional information.The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit

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to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.Transforming livesWith more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

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