Job Description:
The Postdoctoral Associate will perform scientific research for ongoing biospecimen research programs, including NIH funded studies at the University of Miami Brain Endowment Bank. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: -Ensures the design, development, execution and implementation of research protocols and/or scientific development in collaboration with a research team. -Design of best practices for bioinformatics data analysis. -Performs annotation for gene pathway and statistical analysis. -Investigates postmortem brain RNA-seq data to combine biology and computer science. -Develop informatics algorithms and bioinformatics databases to advance the understanding of neurologic and psychiatric diseases and other conditions of the human brain. -Design and review of protocols for blood and brain biospecimens in an effort to develop cures for human brain diseases. -Perform quality assurance data analysis of genomic datasets. -Present complex data and bioinformatics analysis at scientific meetings and NIH progress reports. -Review journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous experiments to aid in the design and development of original procedures and techniques. -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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The candidate must have the ability and eagerness to learn new concepts and implement them, as well as a strong team ethic. The successful candidate will work with and assist researchers at all levels with varied computer proficiencies, thus excellent interpersonal communication skills are required. Education Requirements (Essential Requirements): A PhD degree in neuroscience, biology, computational biology, bioinformatics, or other related field is required. Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements): Some work experience in data analysis and biomedical applications is preferred.
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The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common purpose of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making UM a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 13,400 faculty and staff from all over the world. The University of Miami is home to some of the brightest minds in the world. We are committed to educating and nurturing students, creating knowledge, and providing service to our community and beyond. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Come join us! 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 to Access the Original Job Post]
The Postdoctoral Associate will perform scientific research for ongoing biospecimen research programs, including NIH funded studies at the University of Miami Brain Endowment Bank. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: -Ensures the design, development, execution and implementation of research protocols and/or scientific development in collaboration with a research team. -Design of best practices for bioinformatics data analysis. -Performs annotation for gene pathway and statistical analysis. -Investigates postmortem brain RNA-seq data to combine biology and computer science. -Develop informatics algorithms and bioinformatics databases to advance the understanding of neurologic and psychiatric diseases and other conditions of the human brain. -Design and review of protocols for blood and brain biospecimens in an effort to develop cures for human brain diseases. -Perform quality assurance data analysis of genomic datasets. -Present complex data and bioinformatics analysis at scientific meetings and NIH progress reports. -Review journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous experiments to aid in the design and development of original procedures and techniques. -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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: The candidate must have the ability and eagerness to learn new concepts and implement them, as well as a strong team ethic. The successful candidate will work with and assist researchers at all levels with varied computer proficiencies, thus excellent interpersonal communication skills are required. Education Requirements (Essential Requirements): A PhD degree in neuroscience, biology, computational biology, bioinformatics, or other related field is required. Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements): Some work experience in data analysis and biomedical applications is preferred.
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The University of Miami is considered among the top tier institutions of higher education in the U.S. for its academic excellence, superior medical care, and cutting-edge research. At the U, we are committed to attracting a talented workforce to support our common purpose of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Through our values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity and Teamwork (DIRECCT) we strive to create an environment where everyone contributes in making UM a great place to work. We are one of the largest private employers in Miami-Dade County; home to more than 13,400 faculty and staff from all over the world. The University of Miami is home to some of the brightest minds in the world. We are committed to educating and nurturing students, creating knowledge, and providing service to our community and beyond. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays and much more. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Come join us! 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 to Access the Original Job Post]