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The University of Miami/UHealth Office of the Dean has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Associate 2 to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl.

CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Research Associate 2, SOM contributes to the University’s research activities under the supervision of senior staff. Moreover, the incumbent understands, interprets, and complies with research policies and protocols.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Performs specialized and complex experiments/studies.
2. Participates in the publication of significant research results.
3. Advances expertise through education, training, and research.
4. Writes extramural grants/proposals to gain support when appropriate.
5. Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens and tissue cultures.
6. Weighs and anesthetizes laboratory animals for experiments.
7. Operates sensitive and highly complex laboratory equipment.
8. Performs calculations to complete research test results.
9. Performs photography and dark room processing.
10. Participates in training sessions and workshops.
11. 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
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Department Specific Functions

The Research Associate 2 will support a neuroscience laboratory investigating molecular and cellular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. The role involves hands-on experimental work, data analysis, and contributions to laboratory operations to advance research related to proteinopathy, neuronal dysfunction, and therapeutic discovery.

Experimental Research & Laboratory Techniques

Conduct specialized experiments across molecular, cellular, and in vivo model systems, including immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, Western blotting, ELISA, PCR, and related biochemical techniques aligned with active research projects.Support rodent model studies by assisting with colony maintenance, genotyping, behavioral assessments, brain tissue collection, and histological preparation.Perform imaging workflows using confocal microscopy and whole‑slide imaging systems; execute quantitative image analysis to assess cellular, structural, or biomarker‑level changes.Carry out cell culture experiments involving neuronal and mammalian cell lines, including routine culture maintenance, transfections, and treatment-based assays.Participate in the development, troubleshooting, and optimization of experimental protocols to ensure scientific rigor and reproducibility.

Data Analysis, Documentation & Scientific Support

Organize, analyze, and interpret experimental data using appropriate imaging, statistical, and visualization software.Prepare figures, summaries, and documentation for internal reviews, presentations, and collaborative research reports.Assist with contributions to manuscripts and research publications by providing high‑quality experimental data, methods descriptions, and preliminary analyses.Maintain thorough and accurate laboratory notebooks, ensuring compliance with institutional and laboratory‑level research standards.

Laboratory Operations & Team Collaboration

Assist with daily lab operations, including equipment monitoring, reagent preparation, inventory oversight, and general laboratory organization.Follow biosafety, chemical safety, and animal welfare protocols required for laboratory compliance.Collaborate with research team members on coordinated projects, providing technical support, scientific input, and cross‑functional assistance as needed.Participate in lab meetings, training sessions, and skill‑building workshops to sustain continuous scientific development.

Department Specific Qualifications                                                                                

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedicine, Neuroscience, Biological Sciences, or a related field required.Additional graduate training in biomedical sciences or applied research areas preferred.

Certification & Licensing

None required.

Experience

Relevant laboratory experience in molecular biology, neurobiology, cell culture, imaging, or rodent model research.Prior involvement in neurodegeneration, cancer biology, or translational biomedical research is advantageous given the lab's scientific portfolio.Experience contributing to experimental design, data interpretation, and troubleshooting of laboratory workflows.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes

Strong foundational knowledge of cellular and molecular neuroscience, neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, and proteinopathy-related biology.Proficiency with laboratory methods such as Western blotting, immunostaining, microscopy, histology, PCR, and neuronal or mammalian cell culture.Skilled in quantitative data analysis, imaging processing, and documentation using scientific software platforms.Strong analytical reasoning, attention to detail, scientific curiosity, and ability to solve experimental challenges.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team while managing independent responsibilities.

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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff