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Miami Project- Research Asst Professor

University of Miami

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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Department of Neurological Surgery

Job Description

Job Title:         Research Assistant Professor

Department:    Neurological Surgery, The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis

Reports To:     Chairman of the Department of Neurological Surgery and the Scientific Director of The Miami 

Project to Cure Paralysis

The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine’s Miami Project to Cure Paralysis invites applications for a research track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. This individual will be an accomplished postdoctoral associate or equivalent position who is performing independent research in the area of CNS injury.  One particular interest of this applicant should be in the investigation of systemic effects of CNS injury and potential treatments that can be translated to the clinic.  A knowledge of pathomechanisms after CNS injury as well as the ability to lead an independent lab is necessary. We are interested in recruiting candidates who wish to be part of a transformative neuroscience program focused on discovering and testing new treatments to improve function in millions of individuals living with disabilities. 

The Miami Project, a Center of Excellence at the Miller School of Medicine, hosts multidisciplinary programs in basic, translational, and clinical research. These programs focus on various aspects of paralysis, including drug discovery, the pathophysiology of injury, axonal regeneration, cell therapies, and clinical studies and trials focusing on motor recovery and quality of life issues. Established programs are led by nationally and internationally recognized leading experts in neuroscience, cell biology, and biomedical engineering. Miami Project faculty hold academic appointments across multiple departments, including the Department of Neurological Surgery. A departmental appointment will align with the candidates’ interests and academic fit. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or M.D. and have an outstanding record of scholarly publications and a strong potential for extramural funding with exceptional promise to translate new treatment strategies to our patient populations successfully. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and credentials. This position is a full-time, continuing appointment. The position is now open. 

Candidates should have the ability to: 

1. Make scientific breakthroughs that will save lives or improve quality of life once translated.

2. Obtain external funding to support cutting-edge research. Build and develop a fully funded cadre of high-caliber researchers.

3. Represent the Miami Project, Department, and the University at professional meetings in local communities, nationally and globally.

4. Assist in recruiting the best and brightest doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows and mentor them throughout their years of study. Obtain external funding for their support while working on research projects under the faculty member’s supervision.

 5. Publish seminal research findings in refereed, high-impact journals, chapters, and books.

 6. Collaborate with other faculty to obtain research funding for trans-disciplinary research.

 7. Motivate students in the Ph.D. or M.D./PhD graduate programs with innovative courses created to engage the students in strategic thinking.

8. Develop strategic partnerships with departments and centers at the university, particularly within the Medical School, and with Departments, Centers, and Institutes throughout the University, across the nation, and worldwide.

Required Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or M.D. degree or equivalent training and experience in
  • Previous funding as a junior investigator.
  • Evidence of high-impact in her/his field
  • Demonstrated evidence to lead innovative research projects to successful conclusions
  • Effective oral and written communications, including teaching experience, presentation at scientific meetings, and a significant publication record in peer-reviewed high impact journals
  • Teaching responsibilities may include participation in Ph.D. or M.D./PhD training programs
  • Mentoring experience at the graduate levels

Transforming Lives

The University of Miami is among the leading research universities and academic medical centers in the nation and one of the largest private employers in South Florida. With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and can add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECT), the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.

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 specific categories protected by Federal law.


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