Cincinnati Children's · 13 hours ago
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Nakamura) - Extracellular Vesicle/immunometabolism
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelCincinnati Children's is a leading children's hospital dedicated to improving children's health. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support an NIH R01-funded position focusing on the role of extracellular vesicles in immunometabolism related to obesity-associated diseases.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments, and analyze the data
Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques. Implement this knowledge in the Division/Department
Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings
Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants
Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars
Attend required Cincinnati Children’s training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in related discipline, MD, or equivalent required
Experience in molecular biology, RNA biology, and/or immunology
Ability to design, execute, and record laboratory experiments, and analyze the data
Ability to research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques
Ability to present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings
Ability to draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants
Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars
Attend required Cincinnati Children's training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all policies and procedures
Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational skills, supervisory ability, and an innovative approach to experimental design
Computer literate and working knowledge of software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, and database)
Analytical ability sufficient to compare data; mathematical ability sufficient to perform algebraic calculations and statistical analysis
Ability to synthesize information and to create and deal with new situations by applying past experiences
Expressed willingness to teach others and share results
Capable of meeting time demands necessary to execute experiments
Preferred
Recent PhD/MD or equivalent
Peer-review publications
High capacity for independent thinking, collaborative work, and problem-solving
Strong experience in RNA biology and/or immunology with mouse study, cell culture techniques, molecular biology, biochemistry, metabolism, and/or microscopy
Candidates who are planning to apply for, or currently hold, their own fellowships will be given priority in the selection process
Benefits
Medical coverage starting day one of employment.
Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
Physical and mental health wellness programs
Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
Company
Cincinnati Children's
Cincinnati Children’s, a nonprofit academic medical center established in 1883, offers services from well-child care to treatment for the most rare and complex conditions.
Founded in 1883
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