·         University of Miami

　　·         Location: Miami, FL

　　·         Job Number: 7054567 (Ref #: R100028319)

　　·         Posting Date: Nov 29, 2018

　　·         Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

　　Job Description

　　Where Excellence Meets Purpose

　　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.

　　The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

　　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.

　　The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami currently seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with in-depth knowledge and extensive skills in cellular and molecular biology to join the lab. The candidates should demonstrate expertise in various lab techniques including cell culture and molecular biology assays (molecular cloning, cell proliferation assay, subpopulation analysis by FACS, stable and transient transfection, use of shRNA and viral constructs), preparation and analysis of DNA and RNA (preparation of plasmids, regular PCR and RT-PCR), chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assays, biochemical assays (ELISA, immunoblotting, Co-IP). Prior experience in epigenetics is preferred but not required. Prior experience in hematopoiesis/leukemia models, molecular biology, cancer genetics or epigenetics, and/or development of animal models is required. It is expected that the candidate will have the ability to work independently, design experiments with appropriate controls, collect and tabulate data, publish and present results, as well as to participate in the training of graduate and rotation students in a research laboratory setting. Projects will include in vivo and in vitro modeling of candidate genes to identify epigenetically silenced genes that contribute to the development of hematopoietic malignancies and characterization of candidate genes using in vitro and in vivo systems.

　　Applicants should hold a PhD and/or MD degree and have strong molecular biology or cancer biology skills. Previous experience with epigenetics, cancer modeling or hematopoiesis is preferred. Evidence of scholarly ability (record of publication in peer-reviewed journals, etc.) must be presented. Ability to communicate in written and spoken English is absolutely required. The successful candidate will be working in a collaborative environment that includes wet bench cancer biologists and computational biologists.

　　KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

　　Solid training in molecular or cancer biology

　　Strong laboratory skills

　　Prior experience with mouse models is preferred

　　Understanding of epigenome and cancer biology

　　Strong oral and written communication skills

　　Ability to collect, organize, summarize and report biological data

　　Ability to design biological experiments, with appropriate controls and conditions to address specific biological questions

　　The ability to work both independently and in a team environment

　　Ability to write manuscripts independently

　　EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

　　PhD and/or MD degree and have strong molecular biology or cancer biology skills. Excellent communications skills in English (both verbal and written).

　　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 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.

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