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The Department of Dermatology has an exciting opportunity for a Post Doctoral Associate full-time to work 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.

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.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                         

MD or Ph.D. in a relevant field

No prior experience required

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.

Knowledge/experience with human brain imaging studies of itch or pain is highly desirable.

Department Specific Functions

The Sr. Postdoctoral Research Fellow takes responsibility for running and supervising defined research projects according to the PI’s instructions; presents outcomes of these research projects at departmental events, national and international conferences and in the form of publication-quality manuscripts; actively participates in grant writing and discussions with research funders; takes responsibility for selected administrative tasks; educates, supervises and trains students,  technicians, and fellows in the lab; serves as line manager for technicians in the lab. The Sr. Postdoctoral Research Fellow also is expected to actively engage in data generation in the lab, e.g. by performing skin and hair follicle organ cultures, immunohistology, gene silencing, and gene expression profiling experiments, and to introduce and establish relevant new methodologies.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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