Associate Staff Scientist (Way)

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati is seeking an Associate Staff Scientist to investigate how the immune system works and how immune responses are regulated. The role focuses on maternal-fetal immunology and mucosal tolerance in health and disease, supported by NIH funding.

The successful candidate will design, execute, and analyze experiments, draft reports and grants, and maintain currency in the field through literature and seminars. PhD or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field; 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong background in immunology or related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments, and analyze the data.
• Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques.
• Implement knowledge in the Division/Department.
• Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings.
• Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, abstracts, and grants.
• Maintain currency in the field through 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.

Education

PhD or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

Dr. Sing Sing Way's Laboratory in the Division of Infectious Diseases has an immediate opening for an Associate Staff Scientist to perform research investigating how the immune system works and how immune responses are regulated. The ongoing projects currently revolve around two physiological contexts: (1) reproduction, pregnancy, and immunological changes unique to the maternal-fetal dyad, and (2) commensal tolerance including systemic and local immunological changes in mucosal barrier tissues in health and disease. This position is supported by funding from the NIAID-NIH, but open to all applicant regardless of visa status.

MAJOR DUTIES AND 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.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

PhD or equivalent in a relevant field3 or more years of relevant experiencePrimary LocationLocation SScheduleFull timeShiftDay (United States of America)DepartmentInfectious DiseasesEmployee StatusRegularFTE1Weekly Hours40

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