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Senior Research Associate 1 (Cancer Treatment Research)

Employer: University of Miami
Location: Miami, FL

Administrative Jobs: Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job location: Miami, FL

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2018-11-28
Req: R100026270

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The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.

With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful purpose to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

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The University has been named on Forbes's Best Employers list for two consecutive years, and is the only university in Florida to receive this honor.

This individual will report to Dr. Shiekhattar, Professor in the department of Human Genetics. The incumbent will perform technical laboratory duties in accordance with general and/or specific plans and will provide technical assistance in carrying out various research projects and will be collecting and organizing information for project reports. This position will contribute to the development and enhancement of translational approaches to cancer treatment through elucidation of the molecular mechanisms, in particular epigenetic processes, underlying transcriptional deregulation and pathogenesis.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform laboratory experiments and carries out research projects in various areas of biology, biomedical, and cell biology, including research projects involving animals.

Construct, assemble, and operate laboratory apparatus and equipment.

Record and evaluate data in accordance with methods requested.

Solves problems in scientific and technical execution, interpret experimental data and maintain accurate records.

Participates in publications of significant results, to include authorship of scientific monographs and for scientific presentations.

Keeps abreast of latest literature in the field and search for references to technical problems and keep up-to-date of the methods and techniques related to the specific field of research.

Works collaboratively within team setting with scientists and post doctoral associates and provide technical assistance to lab members as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

“Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job. Management reserves the right to revise duties as needed.”

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Full time

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Staff

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The University of Miami is one of America's top research universities located in one of the most dynamic and multicultural cities in the world.

A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System (“UHealth”) have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

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. With more than $413 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Only 3 percent of four-year institutions in the nation are invited to join the AAU, which recognizes breadth and quality of research and scholarship. 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.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

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With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

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