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Miami, Florida

Assistant Scientist (ObGyn Oncology)

OncologyFull-Time

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Job Description

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department Obstetrician & Gynecologist (OBGYN) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Assistant Scientist, SOM to work in Miami, FL. The Assistant Scientist, SOM carries out a particular research agenda in support of the University’s research goals and objectives. Moreover, the Assistant Scientist, SOM contributes to the scientific community by publishing research findings and promotes 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.

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 Qualification

  • Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree required
  • Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
  • Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
  • Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience and/or certifications may be considered.

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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type

Staff

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Scientist conducts independent research, authors scientific publications, and manages experimental data to support the department's objectives. They also collaborate with senior staff, prepare extramural grant proposals, and acquire necessary project equipment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree. A minimum of one year of relevant experience in data analysis and research problem-solving is required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Data collectionScientific writingGrant writingExperimental designResearch methodologyTechnical reportingProject managementCollaboration

Oncology Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 20.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Miami

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$619k
Typical market rent
$3,008/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About University of Miami

Hospitals and Health Care
Miami, Florida
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salaries
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more