Assistant Scientist-Medical Oncology

Assistant Scientist-Medical Oncology

The Assistant Scientist carries out a research agenda in medical oncology that supports the University’s research goals and objectives. The role involves publishing research findings, contributing to the scientific community, and promoting the University’s reputation as a leader in the field.

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities and authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations.
• Collaborates with senior staff to publish findings in refereed journals.
• Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
• Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.
• Writes extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff.
• Provides ready access to all experimental data for managing staff.
• Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).
• Uses the internet, surveys, legal documents, and other available sources to collect information.
• Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

• Education:
  
  Ph.D., M.D., or other doctoral level degree relevant to medical oncology.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required.
• 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.

Salaries and benefits are competitive and include medical, dental, tuition remission, and more.

Location:

UHealth campus, Miami, FL

Job Status:
Full-time | Employee Type:
Staff | Pay Grade: A10

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.