Postdoctoral Associate (Cell and Systems Biology)

About the role

The Department of Cell Biology at the University of Miami is seeking a full‑time Postdoctoral Associate to join the Weinberger Lab. The role involves conducting independent research on gene regulation, transcriptional circuits, and developing novel therapeutic strategies.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments investigating gene‑regulatory networks, feedback mechanisms, and stochastic expression noise.
• Prepare research reports and technical manuscripts for publication.
• Develop and apply computational and mathematical models to support experimental findings.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of state‑of‑the‑art scientific principles and laboratory techniques.
• Adhere to university policies and safeguard institutional assets.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry, engineering).
• Strong ability to collect, organize, and analyze scientific data.
• Excellent problem‑solving and critical‑decision skills.

Required skills

• Microscopy
• Flow cytometry
• Computational / mathematical modeling
• Synthetic biology techniques
• Molecular biology techniques
• Quantitative data analysis

What we offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and tuition remission.
• Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team using cutting‑edge technologies.