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## ScientistApplyremote type: On-Sitelocations: Miami, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R100099782**Current Employees:**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, please review this tip sheet.**CORE JOB SUMMARY** The Scientist, SOM supports the University’s research goals and objectives by engaging in complex experiments and investigations in a range of areas, depending on specialty and interests. Moreover, an employee in this position contributes to the scientific community and promotes the University’s reputation as a leader in the field. **CORE JOB FUNCTIONS** 1. Oversees research employees, students, and other relevant staff. 2. Authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent applications. 3. Assists in the development of training materials for research staff. 4. Plans experiments and records and analyzes findings. 5. Prepares research proposals and funding applications. 6. Ensures that all activities are in compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards. 7. Maintains current knowledge of relevant scientific and technical developments. 8. Presents ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences. 9. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.**CORE QUALIFICATIONS****Education:**Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree in relevant field**Certification and Licensing:**Not Applicable**Experience:**Minimum 10 years of relevant experience**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.**DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM****Department Specific Functions****1. Conduct Immunological Research:** Perform immunological studies in the context of type 1 diabetes (T1D), infectious disease and at the intersection thereof with particular emphasis on specific T cell immunity.**2. Data Collection and Analysis:** Gather and analyze data pertinent to disease pathogenesis and prophylactic or therapeutic interventions, ensuring accuracy and relevance to new and ongoing research projects.**3. Laboratory Maintenance:** Support maintenance of laboratory equipment and ensure adherence to safety protocols specific to immunology and microbiology research.**4. Collaborate on Grant Proposals:** Work with Principal Investigator to draft, edit and submit grant proposals aimed at securing funding for T1D and related research initiatives.**5. Prepare Research Publications:** Contribute to the writing and editing of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, focusing on findings related to immunological processes in autoimmune (T1D) and infectious disease.**6.Coordinate Clinical Samples:** Manage the collection and processing of clinical samples, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and protocols.**7. Stay Updated on Research Developments:** Continuously review current literature on immunology and T1D to inform and enhance research methodologies.**Department Specific Qualifications****Education:*** PhD and/or MD as well as relevant postdoctoral experience in immunology and related fields (microbiology, molecular biology, pathology, data science).**Certification and Licensing:*** not applicable**Experience:*** Extensive prior experience in applied laboratory research, particularly in cellular immunology and diabetes-related studies, as well as familiarity with contemporary single-cell data science is required. Specific experience, knowledge and practical skill sets (experimental design, execution, data management/curation and interpretation) include but are not limited to: high-dimensional (spectral) flow cytometry, multiplex immunostaining, contemporary single-cell technologies (“multi-omics”), microbiology (especially virology), complex mouse husbandry, and handling/processing of murine and human tissues.**Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:*** Proficiency in laboratory techniques relevant to immunological research.* Strong analytical skills for data interpretation.* Excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple research tasks.* Effective communication skills for collaborative research efforts.* Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards in research.This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. 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.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. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**Staff #J-18808-Ljbffr