Informatics and Health Data Science- Research Asst. Professor

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Research Assistant Professor, SOM (A) carries out a particular research agenda in support of the University’s research goals and objectives. Moreover, the Research Assistant professor, SOM (A) 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.
• 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 ADDENDUM

The Department of Informatics and Health Data Science (DIHDS), Media Innovation Lab (MIL) at the University of Miami is ushering in a new age of healthcare investigation, innovation, and improvement by breaking down the artificial barriers that separate discovery, development, and deployment of new solutions. Investigators at The MIL are reimagining and harnessing technologies available today, while inventing the solutions of tomorrow and are aspiring to create a legacy of insight and impact and to be a trusted voice in digital health, technology and transformation.

Department Specific Functions

The Research Assistant Professor will serve as the MIL site expert in bioinformatics setting the strategic vision for the group, leading the development of data analysis approaches, and implementing bioinformatics methodologies to support the needs of the DIHDS/MIL research team.

Education

Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree relevant field

Certification And Licensing

Not Applicable

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 QUALIFICATIONS

PhD in a mechanical engineering, quantitative/computational field including computer science, software engineering, bioinformatics, mathematics, human/statistical genetics, neuroimaging, or a related field (with an emphasis on data science or statistical analyses of human subjects’ datasets).

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The following sections capture the physical demands and working environment that are required for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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• Conditions of extreme heat or extreme cold
• Wet/Humid conditions
• Fumes/Dust/Dirt/Smoke
• Confined areas
• High places
• Equipment in motion
• High noise levels
• Environmental hazards
• Exposure to TB
• Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens
• Exposure to Radiant Energy
• Outdoor/Exposed areas
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