Florida International University - Miami, FL
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Miami, FL
Educational Services
About the position
The Postdoctoral Associate position at the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine focuses on lung research, particularly the effects of HIV infection and cigarette smoke on lung inflammation and airway innate immunity. The role involves conducting research funded by NIH grants, analyzing scientific data, writing manuscripts, and assisting with grant proposals. The position emphasizes the importance of project management, interpersonal skills, and ethical practices in the workplace.
Responsibilities
- Conduct lung research focusing on the effects of HIV infection and cigarette smoke.
- Analyze scientific data and write manuscripts for publication.
- Assist with grant proposals to agencies such as NIH, Department of Defense, and National Science Foundation.
- Serve the College of Medicine through committee membership and journal reviews.
- Advocate for safety and ethics in the workplace.
Requirements
- PhD or terminal degree in a relevant field.
- Experience working with HIV and animal models of disease.
- Strong project and time management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and mentoring skills.
Nice-to-haves
- Prior experience researching lung comorbidities in HIV.
- Experience with Omics data analysis, including RNAseq, single cell genomics, spatial transcriptomics, and metabolomics.
