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The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis at the University of Miami-Miller School of Medicine is the world's most comprehensive research center specializing in spinal cord injury. Our multi-disciplinary team of more than 120 scientists and researchers are committed to finding new treatments for the paralysis resulting from spinal cord injury. Individuals interested in employment at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis are encouraged to visit the University of Miami Career site for a list of available positions. Postdoctoral Associates Our Postdoctoral Programs offer the opportunity for candidates to perform research in a scientifically diverse setting and contribute to the overall research efforts taking place in our facility. Individuals are considered on the basis of education, certifications, and/or relevant work experience. Candidates must also demonstrate willingness in furthering the continuing scientific and technological success of The Miami Project. Graduate Students The Miami Project’s affiliation with the University of Miami Graduate Neuroscience Program makes it a prime location for the mentoring of eager students. Graduate students in the UM Neuroscience program are trained in cellular, molecular, and integrative neuroscience and have the option of choosing mentors from among Miami Project faculty. To be considered for admission to the UM Neuroscience graduate program, applicants must have: - a bachelor's degree in one of the biological, behavioral or physical sciences - a grade point average of 3.0 or above (out of 4.0). - a strong quantitative background, and - a combined score of 1000 or higher on the General Test of the GRE. Student Fellowships Both graduate and undergraduate students have the opportunity to volunteer or accept part-time paid positions in many of our laboratories. Paid positions for summer students are made available each year through the support of various funding agencies.
Summer Opportunities for Students
Summer student research positions are an opportunity for outstanding students to work in spinal cord injury research laboratories under the mentorship of Miami Project research staff. Utilizing their knowledge and laboratory skills, students will take on specific functions and projects as part of a multidisciplinary team. Prior laboratory experience is preferred as students will be expected to perform laboratory duties.
Several paid positions are made available each year through the support of various funding agencies. Currently, funding from the North Dade Medical Foundation, Inc. and The Miami Project supports these positions.
Schedule and Stipend: Students will work full-time for a ten week period. The specific start and end dates are negotiable and arranged with the supervising investigator. Compensation from $2500 - $5000 is provided and is based on experience and academic level.
Applications: Interested undergraduate, graduate and medical students with US citizenship/residency may apply. Please download, complete and save the Summer Research Program Application and submit it per the instructions on the form. Transcripts and recommendation letters are optional.
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2010 Summer Research Student Update
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The 2010 Summer Research students have been selected for this academic year. If you have not received an acceptance email from us, we apologize and encourage you to apply again next year.
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If you have questions, please contact:
The Miami Project Education office
attn: Maria Chagoyen
(305) 243-7108
or visit:
https://careers.med.miami.edu/ for a list of available positions.
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Additional Opportunities
The following is a list of other opportunities available to Graduate and Undergradute students at the University of Miami.
Undergraduate Students |
Neuroscience Undergraduate Program |
The University of Miami has taken advantage of its strength in neuroscience research and graduate training to develop an outstanding undergraduate neuroscience major. A key component of this program is the integration of neuroscience faculty at the Medical School with those on the Coral Gables campus. Faculty members cross campuses to share their expertise with undergraduates, and students may gain research experience in neuroscience faculty laboratories. Another component is the development of several new undergraduate courses, including a comprehensive neuroscience laboratory course, a course in the mechanisms of neural diseases, and a developmental biology class. These courses add to an already extensive set of existing neuroscience courses in the biology and psychology departments that are available to neuroscience majors. MORE
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Graduate Students |
Neuroscience Graduate Program |
The Neuroscience Program at the University of Miami trains graduate students and postdoctoral fellows for research and teaching careers in the neurosciences. The research interests of the faculty include: the cellular mechanisms underlying neurological diseases such as Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, and AIDS-related dementia; the ways in which chemical addictions are acquired and can be controlled; strategies to limit and even repair damage to the brain and spinal cord; the molecular mechanisms underlying ion channels and neurotransmitter receptors; sensory transduction; mechanisms of learning and memory; and the development of the nervous system. MORE
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Program In Biomedical Sciences (PIBS) |
The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine has embarked upon a journey of unprecedented growth, with new cutting edge centers of excellence in areas like genetics, genomics and stem cell research to add to our proven efforts in paralysis, cancer, diabetes and eye care. Our students have access to renowned faculty, groundbreaking research, and state of the art resources. All of this set in a bustling international city and an inviting subtropical climate. Learn more about the exciting research being conducted by our faculty. MORE
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