Job Description
The Department of Cell Biology is currently seeking a full time Post Doctoral Associate to work in Miami. The Post Doctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Post Doctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.
2. Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.
3. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.
4. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.
5. Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.
6. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Ph.D. in relevant field
Experience:
No prior experience required
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 Functions:
The Weinberger lab is seeking an early career Postdoctoral Associate to join the laboratory as soon as possible. The lab focuses on elucidating fundamental mechanisms of gene regulation, and transcriptional circuits including gene-regulatory networks, feedback regulation, and regulation of stochastic expression noise in multiple model systems ranging from viruses to cancer. The lab also has strong interests in developing novel (i.e. new classes of) therapeutic modalities to address the evolution of resistance. The Weinberger lab employs a variety of molecular biological and quantitative techniques including microscopy, flow cytometry, computational/mathematical modeling, and utilizes approaches from synthetic biology and complex biological systems. Highly motivated individuals with diverse backgrounds in biology, physics, chemistry, and engineering are invited to apply.
