Postdoctoral Associate (Neurology-Endovascular Division)
Full time · Miami, FL

Transforming Lives

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The Neuro-Endovascular Research Division within the Department of Neurology, Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, is seeking to hire a Post-doctoral Associate Research Fellow. The lab’s primary research focus is to develop therapies, including but not limited to stem cell therapy, for Neuro-Endovascular diseases like stroke and dementia. The Post-doctoral Research Fellow will work on independent projects that align with the goals of the laboratory, under the guidance of PI/Research Faculty. This is a full-time position which will involve working in close collaboration with the PI/Research Faculty for projects that focus on developing therapies for stroke and vascular cognitive impairment. The post-doctoral fellow will be trained in a holistic manner by the faculty, to succeed as an independent scientist as well as help train the fellow to define and achieve his/her career goals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform and develop individual research projects on stroke and vascular cognitive impairment
• Perform rodent and canine stroke endovascular surgeries (reversible middle cerebral artery occlusion model)
• Work with and deliver stem cells
• Perform molecular neurobiology experiments on rodent, canine as well as human tissue
• Perform in-vitro cell culture experiments
• Be constantly willing to learn new scientific techniques and ideas
• Demonstrate excellent troubleshooting skills
• Fellow will be mentored and encouraged to write and pursue post-doctoral research fellowships
• Must be able to develop independent research projects, research design, execute experiments, record research findings, analyze data, interpret
• results and present them well (analytical and critical thinking is important)
• Write manuscripts and publish in peer-reviewed journals
• Attend and present at regional, national and international meetings

Qualifications:

• PhD required in Neuroscience/Physiology/other related Biomedical field or MD/MD-PhD with relevant Biomedical background
• Preferred: 0-2 years of post-doctoral experience
• Preferred: Experience working in a stroke or dementia lab, doing stroke surgeries (MCAO model), other vascular surgeries, molecular biology experiments (western blotting, RT-PCR, RNA-DNA isolation, immunofluorescence, histology, etc.), is preferred
• Preferred: Candidates with expertise in MCAO and other vascular large and small animal surgeries are encouraged to apply
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida’s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza (“the flu”) season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida’s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza (“the flu”) season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

About Us

A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

A private research university with more than 17,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is focused on creating a future that cuts across geographic, cultural, and intellectual borders.

The University comprises 11 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs. The University ranks No. 57 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2020 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Established in 1925 during the region’s famous real estate boom, today the University is a major research university engaged in nearly $346 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation’s premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

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