Asst. Scientist, SOM (A)
Job Description
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The Department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Scientist, SOM position. The incumbent carries out a particular research agenda in support of the University’s research goals and objectives. Moreover, the Assistant Scientist, SOM contributes to the scientific community by publishing research findings and promotes the University’s reputation as a leader in the field.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Contributes to basic and applied research activities and authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
Collaborates with senior staff to publish findings in refereed journals.
Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.
Writes extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff.
Provides ready access to all experimental data for managing staff.
Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
Uses the Internet, surveys, legal documents, and other available sources to collect information.
Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
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.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree relevant field.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM
Department Specific Functions
The Assistant Scientist in Pancreatic Cancer Biology will play a central role in advancing a high-impact translational research program within the Department of Surgery at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. The position to join Dr. Nagathihalli’s Lab offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact translational research program focused on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying pancreatic cancer, with the overarching goal of identifying novel therapeutic targets and strategies. The research program is embedded within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that emphasizes scientific rigor, innovation, and translational potential. The successful candidate will work on integrative projects involving in vivo mouse models, tumor immunobiology, and multi-omic profiling, with particular attention to mechanisms of tumor progression, immune modulation, and therapeutic resistance in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The role involves designing and executing hypothesis-driven experiments using genetically engineered mouse models (GEMMs), PDXs, Organoids, orthotopic/xenograft/metastatic systems, and advanced molecular and cellular techniques to explore tumor progression, immune modulation, and treatment resistance. The successful candidate will integrate multi-omic and immunological approaches, such as single-cell transcriptomics, spatial transcriptomics, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, and tumor microenvironment profiling, and apply bioinformatic tools (e.g., R) to analyze complex datasets. Additional responsibilities include contributing to manuscript and grant preparation, engage in collaborative research projects, conduct regular lab meetings, presenting findings at scientific conferences, mentoring junior trainees, and supporting lab organization and collaborative efforts within a rigorous and innovation-driven environment.
Department Specific Qualifications
Education:
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Cell/Molecular Biology, or related life sciences. Expertise in pancreatic cancer research is preferred.
Experience:
This position requires 3-5 years of basic laboratory research experience. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated proficiency in working with mouse models, including breeding, surgical tumor implantation, and conducting functional assays. A strong background in cancer biology including cancer immunology is highly desirable. Experience with handling and supervising research projects, single-cell RNA sequencing data analysis, and integration of multi-omic datasets is considered an advantage. Candidates should also possess a strong publication record in high-impact journals, supervising post-docs/graduate students, and a collaborative scientific mindset.
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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
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.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
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