Postdoctoral Fellow: Gut Microbiome & Immunobiology

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist to study epigenetics, host-microbe interactions, and intestinal physiology in the Immunobiology division. The role involves designing and executing experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to manuscript and grant preparation.

Strong candidates will have a PhD/MD or equivalent and expertise in molecular biology, mouse handling, and mucosal immunology; bioinformatics or gnotobiotics experience is

Qualifications

• Experience in molecular biology and experimental design.
• Familiarity with mouse handling and intestinal physiology/mucosal immunology.
• Nice-to-have: bioinformatics and/or gnotobiotics.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments; analyze data and inform decisions.
• Develop independent research plan and long-term project trajectories with mentorship.
• Present findings in meetings, seminars, and grant writing activities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field through literature and trainings.

Skills

Molecular biology

Mouse handling

Immunology

Bioinformatics

Gnotobiotics

Education

PhD/MD or equivalent

Job description

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist to study epigenetics, host-microbe interactions, and intestinal physiology in the Immunobiology division. The role involves designing and executing experiments, analyzing data, and contributing to manuscript and grant preparation.

Strong candidates will have a PhD/MD or equivalent and expertise in molecular biology, mouse handling, and mucosal immunology; bioinformatics or gnotobiotics experience is