Post Doctoral Associate - Biology

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The University of Miami's College of Arts and Sciences has an exciting opportunity for a full time Post Doctoral Associate to work in Coral Gables, FL.

• →Ph.D. in cell biology, developmental biology, evolutionary biology or a related field at time of hire.
• →Hands-on experience with confocal microscopy.
• →Competence in applied statistics.
• →A record of peer-reviewed publication.
• →The ability to advance a project with limited day-to-day supervision, and to work productively in a multidisciplinary group.
• →Experience analyzing high-throughput sequencing data preferred.
• →Microdissection and microinjection of insects preferred.
• →RNA-seq from small or dissected tissue samples preferred.
• →​Insect performance and life-history assays preferred.
• →​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.

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