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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC - Myeloma has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Post Doctoral Associate to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, Fl.
CORE JOB SUMMARY 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.
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: PhD, MD degree required
Experience: No previous experience required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 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 Specific Functions This post-doc will work in the laboratory of Dr. Brian Walker utilizing pre-clinical models of Multiple Myeloma, which is embedded in Sylvester's Myeloma Institute (Director Dr C. Ola Landgren) which is a world-class Center of Excellence for clinical care and cutting-edge research focused on multiple myeloma and its precursor conditions. Sylvester's Myeloma Institute is part of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (Director Dr. Stephen Nimer), the only NCI designated cancer center in Southern Florida.
The successful applicant will use and develop patient-derived xenograft models to determine clonal progression of the disease and optimize treatments. The person will use these models to develop novel treatment strategies and determine the efficacy of targeted treatments using genomic information. They will work with the team and external collaborators to develop humanized mice for use with current immunotherapies.
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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.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type: Staff
Pay Grade: A9
Job Tags
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