Post Doctoral Associate - Hematology
University of Miami

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Postdoc Associate - Hematology to work at the UHealth Medical Campus in Miami, FL.

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 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

Department Specific Functions

The Taylor lab is looking for a self-motivated, independent post-doctoral researcher for an exciting collaborative opportunity to investigate novel therapeutics and resistance mechanisms in leukemia and other myeloid neoplasms. The Taylor laboratory uses molecular and genetic techniques to discover the driving forces behind blood cancers and leverage that knowledge to develop new therapies. They are also developing single cell genomic technologies. The applicant should be enthusiastic about cancer research and a self-motivated, independent worker. The applicant should be interested in translational research with a strong knowledge of basic biology, hematopoiesis, immunology and/or molecular biology. Specific interest and experience with CRISPR gene-editing, single-cell technologies, mouse models of leukemia/MDS and/or drug sensitivity/resistance screening will be preferred.

Department Expectations:

• Ability to make a firm commitment to the project
  
• Present data at public meetings and publish manuscripts
  
• Work with other lab members and across collaborative groups
  
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
  
• Must be willing to work with animals, experience preferred but not required
  
• 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

Education:

Ph.D. / M.D. required

Experience:

No prior experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing bio-informatic data.
  
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
  
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
  
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python and R
  

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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.

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Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
A9

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