Developmental Biology - Instructor

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 is seeking a highly qualified researcher in the Division of Developmental Biology. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and executing cutting-edge research to advance child health and patient care.

The position emphasizes mentorship of technicians, students, and fellows, along with dissemination of findings through publications and presentations at national meetings.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree Doctor of Philosophy OR Doctor of Medicine OR the equivalent.
• May require prior postdoctoral experience in the specific research area.

Responsibilities

• Research - Design, implement and execute state of the art research. Conduct research both independently and collaboratively that is often dependent upon or associated with other ongoing research projects, or is service related.
• Training and Education - Mentor technicians, students and fellows in academic skills. Provide direction to students and residents, fellows and other health care professionals in research and professional conduct. Teach research protocol and methodology to medical students and residents, and fellows.
• Scholarly Activity - Write and publish peer reviewed manuscripts. Present findings at national meetings. Propose and help obtain extramural funding.

Education

PhD or MD or equivalent

Job description

Primary Location

LocationLocation RDepartmentDB - WellsShiftDay (United States of America)ScheduleFull timeWeekly Hours40FTE1Employee StatusRegularFor over three decades, researchers in the Division of Developmental Biology at Cincinnati Children's have pioneered groundbreaking discoveries that provide insight into fundamental mechanisms of development, with an end goal of using these discoveries to advance patient care and lead to novel treatments and therapies with improved outcomes. As a national referral site and recognized leader in clinical care and research, our mission is to enhance child health through the discovery of cellular, molecular and genetic mechanisms controlling embryonic development. We use those findings to determine how disruptions in these processes contribute to disease and inform the development of new treatments and therapies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Research - Design, implement and execute state of the art research. Conduct research both independently and collaboratively that is often dependent upon or associated with other ongoing research projects, or is service related.

Training and Education - Mentor technicians, students and fellows in academic skills. Promote interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships and encourage team concepts. Provide direction to students and residents, fellows and other health care professionals in research and professional conduct. Ability to teach research protocol and methodology to medical students and residents, and fellows. Attend and participate in lectures, seminars, presentations, and conferences within the division as well as multi-disciplinary conferences. Participate in national conferences either as an official attendee or a presenter. May implement knowledge to patient care plans and procedures. Abide by the continuing education goals of the department. Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars. Implement this knowledge into the Division and/or Department.

Scholarly Activity - Write and publish peer reviewed manuscripts that are competitive for the best journals. Write and submit competitive grant proposals for additional extramural funding. Present the data at important national meetings. Publish and/or co-author findings and conclusions resulting from research in a timely fashion. Presents findings internally. May assist in the design and implementation of programs which evaluates the efficacy of treatment. May assist in obtaining funding from outside sources for research and teaching programs.

Regulatory Compliance - Maintain currency in all departmental policies, procedures and standards. Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars. Implement this knowledge into Divisional structure. Maintain compliance as required by CCHMC policy. Understand, adhere to and model Core Standards as defined organizationally and specifically within the department/unit. Is compliance with policies and procedures regarding the handling of confidential information as defined by CCHMC's mission and applicable laws and regulations. Ensure orientation, in-service training and continuing education according to CCHMC guidelines.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Advanced degree Doctor of Philosophy OR Doctor of Medicine OR the equivalentMay require prior postdoctoral experience in specific research areaInstructor faculty appointment or eligibilityPreferred: 3+ years of postdoctoral experience in the specific research area

About Us

At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's is:Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025) One of the nation'sAmerica's Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune Consistently certified as great place to work A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability