Postdoctoral Associate - Tumor Microenvironment
University of Miami

Job Info

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Post Doctoral Associate - Tumor Microenvironment 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 Post-Doctoral Associate will work in the lab of Dr. Dionysios Watson and support research focusing on developing new ways to target the tumor microenvironment in glioblastoma (GBM) and other cancers. We are a newly established research group, committed to innovative, rigorous, high-impact science. Our research spans the translational spectrum, from discovery of new mechanisms/targets to developing novel therapeutics. The main research areas of the laboratory include: (a) the role of intercellular mitochondria transfer in driving glioblastoma (b) development of novel immunotherapies for GBM and other cancers, (c) deploying protein engineering and advanced materials for spatiotemporal control of immunotherapy.

Our laboratory is built on teamwork and mutual respect, leading to a positive work environment for lab members from diverse backgrounds. Moreover, all lab members have an individualized career/training plan that is addressed annually.

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The Post-Doctoral Associate is expected to:

• Possess exceptional motivation to pursue cancer research

• Work well in a collaborative team environment

• Communicate effectively in multidisciplinary teams

• Build on the research foundation of the laboratory

• Develop new research directions

• Train/mentor junior laboratory members

Examples of additional useful expertise (not required):

• Mitochondrial biology, cellular metabolism

• Epigenetic regulation

• Protein engineering

• Immunotherapy development

• Preclinical animal models of cancer

• Preparative chromatography for proteins, nanoparticles

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: MD or 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 decision

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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 timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:A9

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