Postdoctoral Associate - Hematology

About the role

The Postdoctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Postdoctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.

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.
• The Taylor and Landgren labs are looking for a self-motivated, independent post-doctoral researcher for an exciting collaborative opportunity to investigate single-cell genomics and molecular therapeutics in leukemia and therapy-related myeloid neoplasms.
• The Taylor laboratory uses molecular and genetic techniques to discover the driving forces behind blood cancers and leverage that knowledge to develop new therapies. They are also developing single cell genomic technologies.
• The Landgren lab is skilled in computational oncology including analysis of whole genome, targeted and RNA sequencing data as well as single-cell analysis and machine learning/artificial intelligence.
• The applicant should be interested in translational research with knowledge of basic programming and an interest in cancer biology.
• Specific interest and experience with computational biology, single-cell technologies, and leukemia/MDS will be preferred.
• Ability to make a firm commitment to the project.
• Present data at public meetings and publish manuscripts.
• Work with other lab members and across collaborative groups.

Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D. required
• Certification and Licensing: Not Applicable
• Experience: No Prior Experience Required

Skills

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing bio-informatic data.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python and R

Benefits

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

Pay

Competitive salaries are offered.

Schedule

Full time