Post Doctoral Associate - Biology

About the role

The Wilson Lab within the Host-Microbe Interactions (HoMI) Laboratory, part of the Symbiosis@UM cluster within the Department of Biology, University of Miami, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate for an NSF-funded project.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.
• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
• Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
• Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in cell biology, developmental biology, evolutionary biology or a related field at time of hire.
• Hands-on experience with confocal microscopy.
• Competence in applied statistics.
• A record of peer-reviewed publication.
• The ability to advance a project with limited day-to-day supervision, and to work productively in a multidisciplinary group.
• Experience analyzing high-throughput sequencing data preferred.
• Microdissection and microinjection of insects preferred.
• RNA-seq from small or dissected tissue samples preferred.
• Insect performance and life-history assays preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in cell biology, developmental biology, evolutionary biology or a related field at time of hire.
• Hands-on experience with confocal microscopy.
• Competence in applied statistics.
• A record of peer-reviewed publication.
• The ability to advance a project with limited day-to-day supervision, and to work productively in a multidisciplinary group.
• Experience analyzing high-throughput sequencing data preferred.
• Microdissection and microinjection of insects preferred.
• RNA-seq from small or dissected tissue samples preferred.
• Insect performance and life-history assays preferred.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits

The University of Miami provides institutional access to career development resources for postdoctoral scholars.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.