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The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-UHealth is home to some of the brightest minds in the world. At the U, we are committed to attracting and retaining a talented workforce to support our common purpose of transforming lives through teaching, research, and service. Our Faculty teach students who represent the future of medicine. Our researchers are discovering breakthrough patient treatments. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and subspecialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year.The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine seeks a Research Assistant Professor interested in rehabilitation research. A significant record of academic accomplishment and the potential to attract independent research funding are important considerations for this position. Applicants will also have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty throughout the university including the Miami Project, Sylvester Cancer Institute, Miami Transplant Institute, Physical Therapy, Neurology, Neurosurgery and Biomedical Engineering to advance multidisciplinary approaches. Salary will be commensurate with training and experience. Compensation includes an excellent fringe benefits package, including dependent tuition benefits.CORE JOB FUNCTIONS• Write and submit scientific papers and abstracts, as well as submit grant proposals.• Presents ongoing work and findings to colleagues and at academic/research conferences.• Supervises, mentors, and manages postdoctoral fellows as well as graduate students engaged in collaborative research projects.• Participates in the management of the daily operations of his/her lab.• Conduct regular research lab meetings.• Candidates should possess a PhD, MD, or other doctoral degree in a related behavioral science discipline and have an outstanding record of scholarly publications and extramural funding with exceptional promise in rehabilitation research.This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.CORE QUALIFICATIONSEducation: PhD, MD , or other doctoral degreeCertification and Licensing: N/AUNIVERSITY OF MIAMIExperience: At least two year of post doctoral experience in rehabilitation research. Evidence of dissemination of new research information. Strong publication record and success in individually funded grant awards is preferred. Any relevant education, certifications, and/or work experience may be considered.Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:• Good communications skills• Excellent customer service skills Ability to work collaboratively with other employees• Good organizational skillsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENTThe following sections capture the physical demands and working environment that are required for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Working ConditionsEnvironmental DimensionNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlyConditions of extreme heat or extreme coldXWet/Humid conditionsXFumes/Dust/Dirt/SmokeXConfined areasXHigh placesXEquipment in motionXHigh noise levelsXEnvironmental hazardsxExposure to TBXExposure to Blood-borne PathogensXExposure to Radiant EnergyXOutdoor/Exposed areasXEquipment UsedEquipment UsedNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlyVehicle TypeOperate vehicles (Select Vehicle)XUse hand toolsXUse power toolsXUNIVERSITY OF MIAMIPhysical RequirementsPhysical DimensionNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlyWeightSittingXStandingXWalkingXStooping/ClimbingXCarryingXKneelingXCrouchingXBendingXCrawlingXReachingXHandlingXSensory RequirementsSensory DimensionNeverOccasionallyFrequentlyConstantlyVision TypeVisionXDepth PerceptionXColor VisionXPeripheralXConcentrationXUse of keyboard or touchscreenXTalkingXFeelingXSmellingXThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this job classification. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job. This a job profile description and not all duties may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Faculty