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The Department of Physiology and Biophysics is currently seeking a full time Post Doctoral Associate. 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                                                                                                          

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.

Department Specific Functions

Candidate should be an early-stage postdoctoral trainee.  S/he must be knowledgeable in cellular neurophysiology or functional imaging at the cellular level (e.g., Fura2, GCaMP imaging).  The candidate must also have first- or senior-authored publications/presentations vouching for this experience. The project will involve sophisticated new methodologies that combine in vivo confocal Ca imaging with molecular biological approaches from a collaborating laboratory.  The goal is to study chemosensory signaling in mice.  The successful candidate will be expected (in collaboration with and training by Dr. Roper and his collaborator, Dr. Nirupa Chaudhari) to conduct exp'ts; maintain a laboratory notebook; analyze data using ImageJ, MatLab, Excel, and related software; present research seminars; and write reports/publications.  The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute actively to group discussions at lab meetings and be cognizant of responsible conduct in 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:

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.

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

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