Cell and Systems Biology, Associate Professor

Position Summary

The Department of Cell Biology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is expanding its faculty and recruiting broadly in areas of basic biomedical sciences including but not limited to synthetic and systems biology, molecular biology and genetics, quantitative systems biology, virology/immunology, and developmental biology and cancer. Areas of interest are expansive and include fundamental discovery, creating novel experimental tools (e.g., imaging approaches), and developing innovative therapeutic strategies (e.g., for emerging pathogens, chronic diseases, or neoplasms).

Qualifications

• PhD, M.D., or equivalent degree
• Significant research accomplishments
• Potential for academic leadership
• Outstanding research programs at all levels
• Ability to seek and obtain extramural funding
• Ability to publish in high impact scientific journals
• Ability to teach and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral associates
• Ability to establish and manage an independent research group

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Use some creativity and latitude in performing research tasks
• Contribute to basic and applied research activities
• Participate in the publication of significant results
• Advance expertise through education, training, and/or research experience
• Seek extramural research funding
• Mentor graduate students, as well as postdoctoral associates
• Perform other duties as assigned