Developmental Biology - Instructor

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking an advanced researcher to design and execute state-of-the-art studies. You will mentor technicians, students, and fellows, and contribute to scholarly work through manuscripts and grant proposals.

The role emphasizes collaboration, ongoing education, and presenting data at major conferences. A PhD or MD or equivalent is required, with postdoctoral experience preferred.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD or equivalent is required.
• Postdoctoral experience in the specific research area is preferred.
• Instructor faculty appointment or eligibility is required/preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and execute state of the art research.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research linked to ongoing projects.
• Mentor technicians, students and fellows in academic skills and research protocol.
• Publish peer-reviewed manuscripts and submit grant proposals.
• Present findings at national meetings and conferences.
• Maintain currency through continuing education and literature.

Skills

Mentorship

Research design

Collaboration

Teaching

Education

PhD or MD or equivalent

Job description

Primary Location Location R Department DB - Wells Shift Day (United States of America) Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40 FTE 1 Employee Status Regular

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/ouo 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 equivalent
May require prior postdoctoral experience in specific research area
Instructor faculty appointment or eligibility Preferred: 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 Magnetdesignated 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.

EEO/Veteran/Disability

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

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.