Post Doctoral Associate - Neurology

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Postdoctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Postdoctoral Associate promotes institutional recognition through literal contributions to the scientific community.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned. Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing. Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories. Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories. Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions. 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 in relevant field required Experience: No previous experience required Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements 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.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS

The NIH StrokeNet University of Miami-Florida Regional Coordinating Center is providing a unique opportunity to enhance the education and career development of future stroke clinical researchers to participate in an individualized educational career enhancement program that will develop additional research skills, and assists in progressing to more senior status. The NIH StrokeNet post-doctoral trainee must have an interest in clinical research, and commit to participating fully in the program. As outlined in the U24 PAR, the program is designed to "provide research experiences and career enhancement opportunities to early-stage investigators." During the training year, the trainees must: Attend (or participate asynchronously in) all StrokeNet Grand Rounds, Professional Development Webinars, and Basic Science Journal Clubs. Participate in a StrokeNet Learning Community. Work with mentors in the development and submission of a research project to the StrokeNet Education Core. Present their research in progress at a StrokeNet meeting or webinar. Spend no less than 50% of their time on research and research training. Complete all program-related surveys during and after the program. Enlist in a tailored educational curriculum that includes the fundamentals of clinical and translational stroke research, offers a 1-year Public Health certificate, with emphasis on research methods, clinical trial design, responsible conduct of research and authorship, and manuscript and grant writing skills. Clinical trial enrollment may be a component of the trainee's activities. The post-doctoral trainee will be trained in all the ongoing StrokeNet study protocols and will participate in the screening, consenting, enrollment, and follow-up of study participants. Accomplish the tasks assigned by the FL RCC Career Enhancement Program. Apply simultaneously for other Institutional (CTSI KL2, T32 programs, MSCTI) and K and K-like awards. Interactively work with mentors to conduct data analysis and submit publications to scientific journals. 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. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Myana