Associate Professor of Cell Biology

University of Miami

About the Department

The Department of Cell Biology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is dedicated to excellence and innovation in research and education of research scientists and physicians. We seek candidates with a strong research background in cell biology or related fields, including molecular biology, developmental biology, stem cell biology, or imaging and bioinformatics.

The department administers the graduate program in Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology, an interdepartmental program that includes faculty from many other basic science and clinical departments and confers Ph.D. degrees. Cell Biology faculty with funded research programs also play active roles in several different Ph.D. programs in the medical school, such as Cancer Biology, Neuroscience, and others. These roles include graduate student mentoring, lecturing in graduate classes, and course organization.

Position Summary

The Department of Cell Biology is expanding its faculty and recruiting broadly in areas of basic biomedical sciences including, but not limited to:

  • Synthetic and systems biology

  • Molecular biology and genetics

  • Quantitative systems biology

  • Virology and immunology

  • Developmental biology and cancer

Areas of interest include fundamental discovery, creating novel experimental tools (e.g., imaging approaches), and developing innovative therapeutic strategies (e.g., for emerging pathogens, chronic diseases, or neoplasms). We encourage applications from candidates with outstanding research programs at all levels, regardless of domain of expertise.

The candidate must be able to:

  • Seek and obtain extramural funding, preferably federal funding

  • Publish in high-impact scientific journals

  • Teach and mentor graduate students, as well as postdoctoral and medical fellows

  • Successfully establish and manage an independent research group

A competitive start-up package will be provided to assist with this.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Use creativity and latitude in performing research tasks

  • Contribute to basic and applied research activities

  • Participate in the publication of significant results

  • Advance expertise through education, training, and/or research experience

  • Seek extramural research funding

  • Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral associates

  • Publish research papers

  • Provide service to the department and the scientific community

  • Present at national and international meetings

  • Analyze and summarize data in original manuscripts, reviews, book chapters, editorials, and patent applications

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent

  • Record of significant research accomplishments and potential for academic leadership

  • Ability to contribute effectively to both research and teaching missions of the department

Quality research facilities, significant start-up funds, and salary support will be provided commensurate with rank.

Application Requirements

Interested applicants should submit:

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Statement describing research accomplishments and future research goals

  • Relevant reprints

  • Names of three references

Education Requirements (Essential)

  • Ph.D. or M.D.

Compensation and Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Job Status

  • Full-time

  • Employee Type: Faculty

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