Assistant Scientist

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Assistant Scientist

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time, Assistant Scientist to work in Miami.

Core Job Summary:

The Assistant Scientist, SOM carries out a particular research agenda in support of the University’s research goals and objectives. Moreover, the Assistant Scientist, SOM contributes to the scientific community by publishing research findings and promotes the University’s reputation as a leader in the field.

Core Responsibilities:

- Contributes to basic and applied research activities and authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
- Collaborates with senior staff to publish findings in refereed journals.
- Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
- Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.
- Writes extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff.
- Provides ready access to all experimental data for managing staff.
- Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s)
- Uses the internet, surveys, legal documents, and other available sources to collect information.
- Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
- Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

- The Assistant Scientist will conduct and support preclinical research related to the development and evaluation of microbiome-based therapeutic strategies for chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and cancer treatment-related toxicities.
- Responsibilities will include planning and performing experiments using established in vitro and in vivo models; conducting molecular and cellular assays; collecting, processing, and analyzing biological specimens; and assisting with evaluation of inflammatory, intestinal barrier, metabolomic, and painrelated endpoints.
- The Assistant Scientist will participate in studies evaluating engineered E. coli Nissle strains designed to restore microbiome-derived metabolites, including GABA and butyrate, and determine their effects on chemotherapyinduced neuropathy.
- The position will contribute to experimental design, data collection, statistical interpretation, preparation of figures and manuscripts, and presentation of research findings.
- Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate laboratory records, assisting with research regulatory compliance, coordinating experiments with collaborating investigators and core facilities, contributing to preparation of scientific reports and grant applications, and assisting with supervision and training of junior laboratory personnel and students.
- The Assistant Scientist will work under the direction of Dr. Sabita Roy and collaborate with members of the Department of Surgery research team to accomplish the objectives and milestones of the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund–supported project.
- Physical Requirements The position requires the ability to perform laboratory-based research activities for extended periods, including standing and sitting at laboratory benches and workstations; using standard laboratory equipment, computers, microscopes, pipettes, and other research instrumentation; and performing repetitive fine-motor tasks associated with specimen preparation and molecular and cellular assays.
- The employee must be able to move between laboratory and research areas and occasionally lift or move laboratory supplies and equipment consistent with institutional requirements for the position.
- The position may require use of appropriate personal protective equipment and work with biological specimens and research animals in accordance with applicable institutional safety and regulatory requirements.

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:

- Doctorate degree - Philosophy  (PhD) required
- Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
- 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.

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