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Professor Position

Pediatrics- Research Asst. Professor

Deadline
Nov 09, 2026
Closing in 21 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
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Posted Sep 08, 2026

About the role

Pediatrics- Research Asst. Professor

Location: Miami, FL · Type: Full time · Posted: 2026-05-13 · Reference: R100097007

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We strive to deliver the best – in patient care, research, and education.

Experience amazing opportunities and outstanding rewards with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of

Medicine is seeking a candidate for a full-time non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor position in the Division of Neonatology to expand its clinical research program by providing essential support to neonatal genomics/multiomics and genetics of rare diseases in children and enhance the department's overall core mission in furthering child health research.

Candidates must have a PhD, MD, or DVM degree with demonstrated basic,

clinical, and/or translational research experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. The candidate must have a strong track record of working efficiently independently and as part of a collaborative group.

The incumbent will devote 100% effort to basic science research focused on

the development of basic science research foci including:

  • Novel gene discovery by reanalysis of undiagnosed rare diseases and

    evaluation of the underlying mechanisms of rarer diseases using patient- derived cells and animal models.

  • Integrate novel omics (including (but not limited to): genomics,

    transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, phosphoproteomics, and interactome) in combination with traditional techniques to decipher the underlying mechanisms of various rare diseases

  • Principal job duties include but are not limited to:
  • Developing and participating in original research, either basic or

    translational, for which extramural funding should be sought

  • Designing and conducting experiments
  • Collecting and interpreting data for presentation to and review with the PI
  • Assisting in project planning and timing management
  • Perform key research projects under the supervision and guidance of

    the PI and lab members

  • Research with PI in Novel gene discovery by reanalysis of undiagnosed

    rare diseases and evaluation of the underlying mechanisms of rarer diseases using patient-derived cells and animal models.

  • Research focus on studying the integrate novel omics (including (but

    not limited to): genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics, proteomics, phosphoproteomics, and interactome) in combination with traditional techniques to decipher the underlying mechanisms of various rare diseases

  • Developing and executing innovative research ideas under the close

    mentorship of the PI

  • Administrative laboratory duties in conjunction with the Lab Manager

    and PI

  • Submitting articles for peer reviewed publications
  • Presenting research results at scientific meetings
  • 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:

    Faculty

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