Scientist (Myeloma)

CORE JOB SUMMARY The Scientist 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 Oversees research employees, students, and other relevant staff. Authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent applications. Assists in the development of training materials for research staff. Plans experiments and records and analyzes findings. Prepares research proposals and funding applications.Ensures that all activities are in compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards. Maintains current knowledge of relevant scientific and technical developments. Presents ongoing work and findings to colleagues at academic conferences. 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: Doctorate degree - Philosophy (PhD) required Experience: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders. 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. DEPT SPECIFIC FUNCTION SCIENTIST: Physician-scientist with expertise in precursor screening studies, with specialist training in hematologic malignancies, and with particular focus on multiple myeloma and its precursor disease. The Sylvester Myeloma Institute is developing iStopMM-Miami: From Population Screening to Precision Interception, a collaborative program that builds upon the landmark iStopMM population-screening study in Iceland. Whereas iStopMM is designed to determine whether screening for myeloma precursor disease provides clinical benefit, iStopMM-Miami will investigate the biological patterns that distinguish stable precursor disease from progression to multiple myeloma. Conducted within Miami's international population, the program will integrate longitudinal clinical data and biospecimens with advanced molecular, immune, imaging, and computational analyses. It will also include interventional studies intended to translate improved risk prediction into individualized strategies for prevention and early treatment. To support this initiative, we are recruiting a physician-scientist with expertise in population screening, myeloma precursor disease, and longitudinal clinical research. The successful candidate will help design and launch the iStopMM-Miami screening and follow-up program, develop collaborative translational studies, and connect biological discoveries with precision-interception trials. Experience with the Icelandic iStopMM study (or equivalent) would be particularly valuable, providing scientific continuity and facilitating a closely integrated international collaboration. This position offers an opportunity to help establish a major screening, prevention, and early-intervention platform at the Sylvester Myeloma Institute and to shape the next generation of research aimed at preventing progression to clinical multiple myeloma. This is a 100% research-based position without clinical responsibilities/clinical care. We are seeking to hire an MD/P hD with experience in precursor screening studies, with specialist training in hematologic malignancies, and with particular focus on multiple myeloma and its precursor disease. The 1-year position will 100% gift-funded and will report to Dr. C. Ola Landgren, Chief of the #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Miami