Postdoctoral Associate (Cell and Systems Biology)

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Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet . The Department of Cell Biology is currently seeking a full time Post Doctoral Associate to work in Miami. The Postdoctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Postdoctoral 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: Ph.D. in relevant field Experience: No prior experience required Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: 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 Department Specific Functions: The Weinberger lab is seeking an early career Postdoctoral Associate to join the laboratory as soon as possible. The lab focuses on elucidating fundamental mechanisms of gene regulation, and transcriptional circuits including gene-regulatory networks, feedback regulation, and regulation of stochastic expression noise in multiple model systems ranging from viruses to cancer. The lab also has strong interests in developing novel (i.e. new classes of) therapeutic modalities to address the evolution of resistance. The Weinberger lab employs a variety of molecular biological and quantitative techniques including microscopy, flow cytometry, computational/mathematical modeling, and utilizes approaches from synthetic biology and complex biological systems. Highly motivated individuals with diverse backgrounds in biology, physics, chemistry, and engineering are invited to apply. 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