Assistant Scientist-Population Sciences
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 Job Functions
- 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.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Education: Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree required
- Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
- 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
- Develops competitive extramural research applications.
- Contributes to regulatory and personnel oversight of research operations.
- Provides ready access to all experimental data for research staff and trainees.
- Engages in team science collaborative activities to conduct current and future research activities.
Benefits
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
About the Role
The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Assistant Scientist to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl.
Pay
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries.
Schedule
The position is full-time.
Skills
None specified in the job posting.
Benefits
The University of Miami offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
Pay
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries.
Schedule
The position is full-time.
Job Status
The position is for a Full time Employee.
Employee Type
The position is for Staff.