Cincinnati Children's · 1 week ago
Postdoctoral Research Fellow- Data & Tech (Rothenberg)- Computational Studies in Allergy and Immunology
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelCincinnati Children's is a leading children's hospital focused on improving children's health. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Rothenberg Lab to investigate the genetic basis of allergic responses using bioinformatics strategies and next-generation sequencing data.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Perform analysis and experiments - Design, execute, and record analysis and experiments; apply standard scientific protocols to research, and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques. Develop and implement human subject research protocols, vertebrate animal research protocols and design experimental procedures and documentation in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. Prepare, clean and analyze data. Maintain optimal protocol and accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks
Communicate results/findings - Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, and abstracts. Present information on research and department work to others at department meetings, journal clubs, and seminars. Present results and discuss relevant insights with Faculty and provide useful recommendations and analysis
Innovate and advance departmental capabilities - Independently reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques currently used. Adapt new methods to existing procedures and modify current analysis/experiments through scientific knowledge and intuition. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all analysis and experiments. Develop, set-up, and verify new procedures in the department. Standardize and establish new published procedures; evaluate innovative techniques. Develop new protocols; design formats. Maintain an integral role in the department's meetings, presentations, and publications. Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with department software/equipment. Maintain and repair software/equipment; monitor proper use by personnel
Financial/Budgeting - Assist in preparing grant applications. Assist in preparing, writing, and maintaining fiscal budget. Monitor expenditures and prepare capital expenditure requests. Prepare, approve, and initiate check requests; track funding, maintain accurate balance, and resolve any discrepancies
Staff Leadership - May provide day-to-day functional leadership for a team or directly manage a minimal number of support staff. Establishes team goals. Gives input into, and performs employee performance reviews. Oversees and guides work assignments. Serves as the functional expert and provides guidance to the team
Education and Training - May serve as course master and develop new courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, including appropriate plans for evaluating student performance; may deliver lectures as a guest lecturer in courses organized by other faculty. Assist in the training of new employees. Serve as a resource and/or mentor to coworkers. Assist in the development and presentation of department training. Identify training needs and provide necessary coaching
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in related discipline, MD, or equivalent degree
PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or other similar quantitative disciplines
Experience in a related discipline
Preferred
Prior genetic and genomics experience, particularly working with next generation sequencing data and GWAS studies
Excellent understanding of biological systems and processes, particularly immunology
Experience with molecular biology is preferred
Excellent written, verbal and communications skills are crucial
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
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$15.6MKey Investors
Nestle Purina PetcareNational Institutes of HealthFarmer Family Foundation
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2024-03-12Grant· $2.6M
2023-04-20Grant· $5M
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