美国迈阿密大学糖尿病胰腺研究博士后职位招聘

　　美国迈阿密大学糖尿病胰腺研究博士后职位招聘

　　Postdoctoral Associate (Diabetes: Pancreatic Research)

　　·         University of Miami

　　·         Location: Miami, FL

　　·         Job Number: 7062417 (Ref #: R100036392)

　　·         Posting Date: Nov 20, 2019

　　·         Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

　　Job Description

　　The Department of Medicine - Endo-Diabetes at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Associate. This Postdoctoral Associate position will support Dr. Bernal-Mizrachi with his investigations that focus on pancreatic B-cell biology, pancreas development, islet transplantation, AKT targets in pancreatic B-cells, and AKT activating peptides.

　　The duties and responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to:

　　1. Investigate the molecular and cellular biology of how insulin producing cells grow and die and how they adapt to diabetogenic conditions.

　　2. Islet culture and maintenance, mouse colony maintenance, dissection and physiological experiments with rodents.

　　3. Set-up instruments, material, apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific assays.

　　4. Perform a variety of complex technical duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological and other research laboratory tests.

　　5. Designing, performing and analyzing experiments in collaboration with Dr. Ernest Bernal-Mizrachi.

　　6. Reviewing relevant scientific literature; preparing written reports of experimental results and keeping detailed laboratory books.

　　7. Record and document the collected data and perform analyses by employing provided analytical tools. Prepare manuscripts for publication.

　　8. Contribute to decisions on experimental approaches, data analysis strategies and publication strategies.

　　9. Weekly implementation of projections, in consultation with Dr. Ernest Bernal-Mizrachi

　　10. Assist in solving problems related to equipment and data analysis.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Ph.D. or other doctoral degree in a life science discipline or M.D. Prefer at least one (1) year relevant work related experience with evidence of tangible contributions to the dissemination of new research information. Strong scientific background in cell biology and diabetes. Must have demonstrated scientific problem solving ability and creativity. Excellent communication skills and publication records. Must be able to work in a highly collaborative manner.

　　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.

　　Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University of Miami School of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

　　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.