Postdoctoral Fellow - Epigenetics & Gut Immunology

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist for the Alenghat lab in Immunobiology. The position focuses on epigenetics, host-microbe interactions, and intestinal biology.

PhD/MD or equivalent is required, with experience in molecular biology, mouse handling, and mucosal immunology preferred. We study how microbiota influence mucosal and metabolic homeostasis and related diseases.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Develop the skills to become an independent scientist through critical thinking and project planning.
• Design, execute, and document laboratory experiments and analyze data for decisions affecting future research directions.
• Improve methods and assess novel techniques; ensure protocol and assay accuracy with quality checks.
• Discuss insights with faculty and provide recommendations and analysis.
• Present research at meetings and seminars; develop skills to critically review data.
• Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, abstracts, and grants.
• Increase responsibilities with mentorship of staff and fiscal administration.
• Maintain currency in the field through literature, seminars, and continuing education.
• Comply with Cincinnati Children's training and institutional policies; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

PhD/MD or equivalent

Job description

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist for the Alenghat lab in Immunobiology. The position focuses on epigenetics, host-microbe interactions, and intestinal biology.

PhD/MD or equivalent is required, with experience in molecular biology, mouse handling, and mucosal immunology preferred. We study how microbiota influence mucosal and metabolic homeostasis and related diseases.