Postdoctoral AssociateThe 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 FunctionsConducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.Investigaes 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 QualificationsEducation:MD or Ph.D. in relevant fieldCertification and Licensing:Not ApplicableExperience:No prior experience requiredKnowledge, Skills and Attitudes:Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.Department Specific FunctionsPerform and develop individual research projects on stroke and vascular cognitive impairmentPerform rodent and canine stroke endovascular surgeries (reversible middle cerebral artery occlusion model)Work with and deliver stem cellsPerform molecular neurobiology experiments on rodent, canine as well as human tissuePerform in-vitro cell culture experimentsBe constantly willing to learn new scientific techniques and ideasDemonstrate excellent troubleshooting skillsFellow will be mentored and encouraged to write and pursue post-doctoral research fellowshipsMust be able to develop independent research projects, research design, execute experiments, record research findings, analyze data, interpret results and present them well (analytical and critical thinking is important)Experience working in a stroke or dementia lab, doing stroke surgeries (MCAO model), other vascular surgeries, molecular biology experiments (western blotting, RT-PCR, RNA-DNA isolation, immunofluorescence, histology, etc.), is preferredWrite manuscripts and publish in peer-reviewed journalsAttend and present at regional, national and international meetingsCandidates with expertise in MCAO and other vascular large and small animal surgeries are encouraged to applyBe able to execute independent projects as well as communicate effectively with PI/faculty for guidanceMust have very good science-writing skillsMust be able to organize and manage multiple projects with high efficiencyBe willing to work on and develop projects at the cusp of clinical and pre-clinical research (translational work)Be willing to train other junior laboratory personnel as requiredBe involved in lab management tasks as neededWork cooperatively in a laboratory setting and be willing to work occasional flexible hours as neededBe proficient with use of computers, Microsoft office, remote meeting tools, willing to learn analytical software/s used in the lab, as neededDemonstrate excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skillsMust have excellent organizational skillsBe an extremely good team playerThis list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.