 Department of Microbiology and Immunology
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Postdoctoral Positions in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine are available to study: 1) innate immune mechanisms associated with host defense against viral and malignant disease, or
2) Viral oncolysis using murine tumor models.
Appropriate qualifications with experience in tumor immunology and/or molecular biology is required.
Interested individuals should send their resumes to:
Gina Scott,
Administrative Assistant to Dr. Glen N. Barber, Department of Medicine,
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center,
Rm 511, Papanicolaou Building,
1550 NW 10th Ave [M710],
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine,
Miami, FL 33136.
Tel:(305)243-9492,
Fax: (305)243-5885, Email: Gscott2@med.miami.edu.
Posted: February 4, 2007
Assistant Scientist, Trauma Research
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
The Division of Trauma Research is looking for a full time Assistant Scientist to conduct research on the role of the ubiquitin proteasome system in immune modulation and metabolism following tissue injury. The successful candidate will design, execute and trouble shoot experiments independently. The Assistant Scientist will perform routine laboratory procedures, including maintenance of records and calculation of results for publication. This individual will prepare manuscripts and present at meetings. This position will supervise and train a research associate and also medical students.
Minimum qualifications include a MD or PhD in Biological or Physiological Sciences plus one year of postdoctoral experience. An appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications will be considered.
Contact Matthias Majetschak
Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
A Postdoctoral position is available in a cardiac development laboratory in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology at The Miller School of Medicine.
Our lab focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms of heart valve development and adult disease using in vitro and in vivo assays. Research activities in our lab include PCR analysis, gene cloning, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, tissue culture (transfections, primary cell culture) and animal model systems.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D/MD with good English communication skills. For consideration, please send a recent CV along with the names of three references to jlincoln@med.miami.edu. Further information on our work can be found at http://chroma.med.miami.edu/pharm/faculty_Lincoln.html.
Posted: Mar 12, 2006
Department of Physiology
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Postdoctoral position to study ion channels involved in touch perception and neurodegeneration
Our laboratory uses genetic, molecular, behavioral, electrophysiological and imaging approaches to study the role of ion channels in sensory perception and neuronal death in Caenorhabditis elegans and mammalian systems.
Applicant should have a PhD in physiology, neuroscience, genetics, cell biology or related fields. Experience using C. elegans as a model organism is a plus. Highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals are encouraged to apply. Please email a CV, a brief description of accomplishments and goals, and contact information for 3 references to: Laura Bianchi. The position will be open until filled.
Posted: Nov 1, 2006
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
A Postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Department of Ophthalmology McKnight Vision Research Center. The candidate will join an on-going project to identify antigens as disease biomarkers. The candidate will also participate in other related research projects to discover and characterize novel protein targets by phage display technology.
Previous trainings and laboratory experience in molecular biology and cell biology are preferred. The research activities for the selected candidate will include phage library screening, various assays for antigen-antibody interaction, PCR, subcloning, recombinant protein expression and purification, functional characterization, etc. The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree with the ability to work independently and good English communication skills (both verbal and written). Please contact Dr. Wei Li at wli@med.miami.edu.
Posted: Oct 13, 2006
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Postdoctoral positions are immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Eckhard R. Podack. Applicants with animal handling and/or tumor immunology experience are preferred. For examples of recent studies please refer to the following website:
http://chroma.med.miami.edu/micro/faculty_podack.html
Applicants should email a CV to following address or call for an appointment and details: epodack@miami.edu.
Posted: July 25 2006
Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Postdoctoral positions available beginning Fall 2006 to study epithelial cell biology and the acquisition of cytoskeletal polarity and polarized intracellular signaling. For more information, please visit:: http://chroma.med.miami.edu/cellbio/Salas/Salas.html. Experience required in molecular biology techniques, cloning, sequencing, transfection, PCR, site-directed mutagenesis, Northern and Southern blot. Desirable but not essential experience in mammalian cell tissue culture, immunofluorescence, immunoprecipitation, western blot, yeast two-hybrid screen, ELISA-like screens, and antibody development starting from synthetic peptides. To apply send a brief letter explaining your background and professional goals, and a CV to: psalas@miami.edu
Posted: June 14, 2006
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Postdoctoral Positions in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and Sylvester Cancer Center at the University of Miami School of Medicine are available to study innate immune responses to viral and malignant disease. These positions require a Ph.D. and experience in VIROLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY and/or vaccine development and evaluation. Projects involve developing novel oncolytic viruses for the treatment of malignant disease and nanoparticle based strategies for the prevention and treatment of pathogen-associated disease. Appropriate qualifications, experience in virology, immunology, working with mice or molecular biology is required. For consideration, please send curriculum vitae to Dr. Glen N. Barber, gbarber@med.miami.edu.
Posted: December 12, 2005
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
An NIH/NCI funded postdoctoral position is available immediately using a new animal and cell model to investigate molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis and angiogenesis activation by the Kaposi's sarcoma herpesvirus (KSHV). Applicants should have a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D., good publications in a relevant field, and experience with molecular and cellular biology techniques. Expertise with BAC's, mouse tumors or gene arrays is a plus. Interested individuals should email their C.V. and send to letters of recommendation to: Dr. Enrique Mesri, Viral Oncology Research Program, Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1550 NW 10th Avenue, Papanicolaou Building 109B (R138), Miami, Florida 33136. Email: emesri@med.miami.edu. Phone: 305-243-5659. FAX: 305-243-8309.
Posted: October 3, 2005
Department of Microbiology and Immunology
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available to study dendritic cell differentiation at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center/University of Miami. Selected candidates will work on the molecular basis of dendritic cell differentiation, specifically on specific signal transduction pathways and downstream gene regulation. M.D. or Ph.D. in biological sciences is required. Experience in molecular biology or cellular immunology is required. Salary and benefits are competitive. Interested individuals should email their C.V. including addresses of 3 referees to: Kelvin Lee, M.D., Professor of Microbiology and Immunology, Department of Microbiology and Immunology and The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida 33136. Email: klee@med.miami.edu and cc to duptgrow@miami.edu.
Posted: September 29, 2005
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
A Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in a molecular biology laboratory in the Department of Ophthalmology and Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Research areas: molecular biology, gene therapy, stem cells and immunology. Eligible candidate will engage in the study of ocular gene therapy, stem cell research, molecular ophthalmology and ocular immune disorders. Previous laboratory experience in molecular biology, cell biology, protein biochemistry, immunology or related skills required. Applicants with a Ph.D. And/or M.D. with documented research experience in these areas are welcome to apply. The applicant must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills. Salary: competitive. Please send a letter of interest including your career goals, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to Wei Li, Ph.D. at wli@med.miami.edu
Posted: September 13, 2005
Laboratories for Airway Biology
Department of Medicine
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Molecular and cellular aspects of normal and diseased states of the airways. Ciliary motion, ion transport, proteases, and glycosaminoglycans. Techniques include live cell imaging using fluorescence and confocal microscopes, cell biology, biochemistry and computational analysis. More information...
Posted: August 9, 2005
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Position is available to study the cellular and molecular mechanisms of neurite growth and patterning during development and after injury. The focus is on intrinsic and extrinsic mediators of axon and dendrite growth in vitro and in vivo, using rodent model systems, with ample opportunity to expand in a number of directions (Science 296: 1860-4; Genes Dev 17:941-58). Individual will work directly with Dr. Jeffrey Goldberg in the fast-growing McKnight Vision Research Center of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Ph.D. or M.D. degree required. Applicants should be able to demonstrate a strong background in molecular, cellular or developmental neuroscience. A CV with record of publications or journal submission and 2 references’ names required. Please e-mail to: jgoldberg@med.miami.edu.
Posted: March 14, 2005
Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
A postdoctoral research fellow position is available in the Cutaneous Biology Research Laboratory in the Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery. The position is to study cellular & molecular biology of cutaneous wound healing and skin tumors. The study is involved in the laminin-integrin signaling pathway in epithelial/endothelial basement membrane extracellular matrix. Self-motivated candidates with experience in cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics or animal models is desirable. A PhD, MD/PhD or MD degree is required. Salary will be determined commensurate with the candidate's experience. Please send curriculum vitae and three names of references to Dr. Jie Li at jli@med.miami.edu
Posted: March 14, 2005
Department of Orthopaedic Research
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position starting fourth quarter, 2004. Applicants should have a M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree. Our laboratory investigates biochemical/molecular mechanisms of chondrosarcoma metastasis and extracellular matrix remodeling. A strong background in molecular/cellular biology, and fluency in English are mandatory. Experience developing animal tumor models is desirable. We are seeking candidates who are self-motivated and career-oriented.
Salary will be determined commensurate with the candidate's experience and includes an attractive benefit package. The University of Miami was rated the second best institution worldwide for postdoctoral fellows, in a survey conducted by The Scientist. However, we are unable to sponsor H1 VISAs for postdoctoral positions at this time.
Interested, qualified applicants should send a current curriculum vitae, bibliography, summary of past accomplishments, and three letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Sean P. Scully
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation (D-27)
Cedar's Medical Center, East Building, 4th Floor
P.O. Box 016960
1400 N.W. 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
or via email: SScully@med.miami.edu.
Posted: March 14, 2005
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