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The Department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a Post Doctoral Associate position. The incumbent performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, the Post Doctoral 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                                                                                        

• MD or Ph.D. in relevant field

• No prior experience required

Department Specific Functions

The Postdoctoral Research Associate in Pancreatic Cancer Biology will play a central role in advancing a high-impact translational research program within the Department of Surgery at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-impact translational research program focused on the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying pancreatic cancer, with the overarching goal of identifying novel therapeutic targets and strategies. The research program is embedded within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that emphasizes scientific rigor, innovation, and translational potential. The successful candidate will work on integrative projects involving  in vivo mouse models, tumor immunobiology, and multi-omic profiling, with particular attention to mechanisms of tumor progression, immune modulation, and therapeutic resistance in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). The role involves designing and executing hypothesis-driven experiments using genetically engineered mouse models (GEMMs), orthotopic/xenograft systems, and advanced molecular and cellular techniques to explore tumor progression, immune modulation, and treatment resistance. The successful candidate will integrate multi-omic and immunological approaches, such as single-cell transcriptomics, proteomics, and tumor microenvironment profiling, and apply bioinformatic tools (e.g., R) to analyze complex datasets. Additional responsibilities include contributing to manuscript and grant preparation, presenting findings at scientific conferences, mentoring junior trainees, and supporting lab organization and collaborative efforts within a rigorous and innovation-driven environment.

Department Specific Qualifications                                                                 

Education:

The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Cell/Molecular Biology, or related life sciences. Expertise in pancreatic cancer research is preferred. 

Certification and Licensing:

Not Applicable

Experience:

This position requires 0-2 years of basic laboratory research experience. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated proficiency in working with mouse models, including breeding, genotyping, surgical tumor implantation, and conducting functional assays. A strong background in immunology is highly desirable, particularly in areas such as immune evasion, checkpoint pathways, and T cell biology. Experience with single-cell RNA sequencing data analysis, basic scripting in R or Python, and integration of multi-omic datasets is considered an advantage. Candidates should also possess a strong publication record in high-impact journals and a collaborative scientific mindset.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Self-motivated and passionate individual.
• Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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.

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