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    Post Doctoral Associate - Miami, United States - The University of Miami

    The University of Miami
    The University of Miami Miami, United States

    1 month ago

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    The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Associate to assist the PI and research colleagues with grant activities related to the study of neuropathic pain in clinical populations. The lab is primarily concerned with understanding the development and maintenance of central neuropathic pain, measurement and characterization of chronic pain, the impact of chronic pain on physical and psychological health, and the psychosocial contributors to clinical pain report.

    The Postdoctoral Associate will collaborate closely with the PI and other research staff to carry out protocols to assess clinical pain conditions and nociceptive and tactile sensitivity in a heterogeneous population of individuals. The Postdoctoral Associate will have the opportunity to improve grant writing skills, mentor undergraduate and graduate/medical students, take lead on and/or co-author scientific manuscripts and other publications and presentations. Current ongoing studies in the PI's lab include: the evaluation of chronic neuropathic pain after spinal cord injury and associations with obesity-related inflammatory cytokines and diet quality; use of quantitative sensory testing to evaluate markers of central sensitization and their association with clinical pain measures; and validation of "bedside" quantitative somatosensory tests feasible for clinical utilization.

    Experience with, and understanding of, psychophysical methodologies for studying the somatosensory system is desired, as is a strong statistical background. Collaboration within a research team including those with a variety of experience levels and multidisciplinary expertise will be necessary.

    Education:

    MD or Ph.D. in relevant field (neuroscience, physiology, sensory sciences, psychology, or related field)

    Certification and Licensing:

    None required

    Experience:

    Clinical/human subjects research experience required; No prior postdoctoral experience required

    Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
    • Knowledge of and interest in somatosensory system function, including nociceptive processes
    • Theoretical and practical knowledge of and training in psychophysical methods (i.e., quantitative sensory testing)
    • Skill in development of research methodology, data collection, and data analysis based on sound scientific design
    • Skill in preparation of manuscripts and grant applications
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Collaborative and collegial attitude in working with peers, staff, supervisors, and research participants from a diverse backgrounds
    The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

    UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. 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 sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

    Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

    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 certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

    Job Status:
    Full time

    Employee Type:
    Staff

    Pay Grade:
    r5

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