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The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center -Faculty Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Post Doctoral Associate (Hybrid). 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. This position will support Dr. Wendy Lichtenthal in her research and administrative initiatives related to novel psychosocial interventions for cancer patients and their families, with a focus on bereavement and cancer survivorship.                                                                                                  

• 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.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:                                                                                                   

• Ph.D. required, in areas of Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Digital Health, Lifestyle Medicine, or similar preferred.

• Certified Exercise Physiologist preferred.

• Two years’ experience work/research in lifestyle medicine (specifically diet and/or exercise) for cancer or chronic disease.

• Two years’ experience supervising and mentoring graduate students

• Minimum one first-author published manuscript in relevant field

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.

• Experience working with and supporting large-scale multidisciplinary projects

• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

• Demonstrated experience working with and leading multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong background in data collection, management, and analysis

• Scientific writing and publication skills

• Demonstrate organizational skills

• Familiarity with cancer survivorship preferred

• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or Haitian Creole preferred

• Experience working with big data, machine learning preferred

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

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