Biochemistry & Molecular Biology- Assoc. Professor

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a principal investigator, program director or designee of the principal investigator or program director.
• Contribute to basic and applied research activities.
• Participate in the publication of significant results.
• Advance expertise through education, training and/or research experience.
• Seek research funding.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral associates.
• Publish research papers.
• Service to the department and the scientific community.
• Present at national and international meetings.
• Analyze and summarize data in original manuscripts, reviews, book chapters, editorials, and patents applications.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry or equivalent area.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of scientific techniques.
• Some experience in running a lab, funded research projects, and/or supervising post-docs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse constituency.
• Computer literacy.
• Completion of successful academic and research work that has resulted in authorship and/or co-authorship of papers in peer reviewed journals while serving as a faculty, and/or as a scientist.
• Demonstrates ability to develop collaborative research projects in a manner consistent with the mentor’s research plan and contribute towards the making of scientific advances in the field of work.
• Demonstrates ability to teach in the laboratory setting and/or through presentations of papers and/or seminars.
• Successful track of research projects/funds and contribution to grant applications that are collaborative in nature and/or demonstrated ability to write competitive grants independently.
• Demonstrates desire to move towards scientific independence through submission of grant applications, development of independent research projects, or, collaborate with scientists other than the primary mentor with whom the scientist works.

Education Requirements (Essential Requirements)

• Ph.D. or MD.

Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements)

• At least two (3) years of relevant work related experience.

Benefits

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