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Job Profile Name:

Res. Assistant Professor

Job Code: JP3_24102

Job Family Group:

Research

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Family:

Researchers

Career Level: P4

Created/Revision Date:

8/1/2017, 1/1/2024

Grade:

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Research Assistant Professor, SOM (A) carries out a particular research agenda in support of the University's research goals and objectives. Moreover, the Research Assistant professor, SOM (A) 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

Education:

Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

Minimum 1 year 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

The Department of Informatics and Health Data Science (DIHDS), Media Innovation Lab (MIL) at the University of Miami is ushering in a new age of healthcare investigation, innovation, and improvement by breaking down the artificial barriers that separate discovery, development, and deployment of new solutions. Investigators at The MIL are reimagining and harnessing technologies available today, while inventing the solutions of tomorrow and are aspiring to create a legacy of insight and impact and to be a trusted voice in digital health, technology and transformation.

The Research Assistant Professor will serve as the MIL site expert in bioinformatics setting the strategic vision for the group, leading the development of data analysis approaches, and implementing bioinformatics methodologies to support the needs of the DIHDS/MIL research team. Faculty members in the Department of Informatics and Health Data Science and The Media and Innovation Lab are required to actively support the department chair and lead research,educational/mentorship,and service outreach, policy and ethical initiatives related to informatics, digital technology, and health data science.

Candidate must possess a strong computational and quantitative biology background that includes a broad understanding of key biological concepts and have significant experience in software and database engineering enabling an integrated understanding of biological data analysis as it relates to underlying biological processes.

An extensive experience with the analysis of large data sets generated by next generation sequencing is encouraged.

We prefer candidates with a strong record of accomplishments in bioinformatics, including but not limited to a proven track record of developing innovative tools and applications for computational biology, providing bioinformatics support for complex research projects involving multidisciplinary scientific teams, and a strong publication record in bioinformatics and computational biology.

Qualification for this position requires demonstrated expertise in designing and developing software, databases, and interfaces for analyzing and manipulating research data applications including expertise with simple programming using Perl/Python or Java, statistical programming, web-development, and database query through SQL.

This role collaborates with researchers to develop high throughput data processing and analysis capability.

Directs and guides database searches and the computational analysis of resulting data.

May assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate.

Demonstrated ability to function as part of a team. Performs other responsibilities as required.

This distribution of effort may change in future years based on your interests, department needs, and your success in obtaining extramural grant funding.

Department Specific Qualifications

Education:

PhD in a mechanical engineering, quantitative/computational field including computer science, software engineering, bioinformatics, mathematics, human/statistical genetics, neuroimaging, or a related field (with an emphasis on data science or statistical analyses of human subjects' datasets).

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The following sections capture the physical demands and working environment that are required for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

Environmental Dimension

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Conditions of extreme heat or extreme cold

x

Wet/Humid conditions

x

Fumes/Dust/Dirt/Smoke

x

Confined areas

x

High places

x

Equipment in motion

x

High noise levels

x

Environmental hazards

x

Exposure to TB

x

Exposure to Blood-borne Pathogens

x

Exposure to Radiant Energy

x

Outdoor/Exposed areas

x

Equipment Used

Equipment Used

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Vehicle Type

Operate vehicles (Select Vehicle)

x

Use hand tools

x

Use power tools

x

Physical Requirements

Physical Dimension

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Weight

Sitting

x

Standing

x

Walking

x

Stooping/Climbing

x

Carrying

x

Kneeling

x

Crouching

x

Bending

x

Crawling

x

Reaching

x

Handling

x

Sensory Requirements

Sensory Dimension

Never

Occasionally

Frequently

Constantly

Vision Type

Vision

x

Depth Perception

x

Color Vision

x

Peripheral

x

Concentration

x

Use of keyboard or touchscreen

x

Talking

x

Feeling

x

Smelling

x

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. 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. This is a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department.

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