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The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-UHealth is home to some of the brightest minds in the world. At the U, we are committed to attracting and retaining a talented workforce to support our common purpose of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Our Faculty teach students who represent the future of medicine. Our researchers are discovering breakthrough patient treatments. 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 subspecialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year.
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine seeks a Research Assistant Professor interested in rehabilitation research. A significant record of academic accomplishment and the potential to attract independent research funding are important considerations for this position. Applicants will also have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty throughout the university including the Miami Project, Sylvester Cancer Institute, Miami Transplant Institute, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Neurosurgery and Biomedical Engineering to advance multidisciplinary approaches. Salary will be commensurate with training and experience. Compensation includes an excellent fringe benefits package, including dependent tuition benefits.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
• Write and submit scientific papers and abstracts, as well as submit grant proposals.
• Presents ongoing work and findings to colleagues and at academic/research conferences.
• Supervises, mentors, and manages postdoctoral fellows as well as graduate students engaged in collaborative research projects.
• Participates in the management of the daily operations of his/her lab.
• Conduct regular research lab meetings.
• Candidates should possess a PhD, MD, or other doctoral degree in a related behavioral science discipline and have an outstanding record of scholarly publications and extramural funding with exceptional promise in rehabilitation research.
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: PhD, MD , or other doctoral degree
Certification and Licensing: N/A
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Experience: At least two year of post doctoral experience in rehabilitation research. Evidence of dissemination of new research information. Strong publication record and success in individually funded grant awards is preferred. Any relevant education, certifications, and/or work experience may be considered.
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
• Good communications skills
• Excellent customer service skills Ability to work collaboratively with other employees
• Good organizational skills
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The following sections capture the physical demands and working environment that are required for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions
Environmental Dimension
Never
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Conditions of extreme heat or extreme cold
X
Wet/Humid conditions
X
Fumes/Dust/Dirt/Smoke
X
Confined areas
X
High places
X
Equipment in motion
X
High noise levels
X
Environmental hazards
x
Exposure to TB
X
Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens
X
Exposure to Radiant Energy
X
Outdoor/Exposed areas
X
Equipment Used
Equipment Used
Never
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Vehicle Type
Operate vehicles (Select Vehicle)
X
Use hand tools
X
Use power tools
X
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Physical Requirements
Physical Dimension
Never
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Weight
Sitting
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Stooping/Climbing
X
Carrying
X
Kneeling
X
Crouching
X
Bending
X
Crawling
X
Reaching
X
Handling
X
Sensory Requirements
Sensory Dimension
Never
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Vision Type
Vision
X
Depth Perception
X
Color Vision
X
Peripheral
X
Concentration
X
Use of keyboard or touchscreen
X
Talking
X
Feeling
X
Smelling
X
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. This a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department.

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet.