Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Alenghat lab

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist to join the Alenghat lab in Cincinnati, Ohio, focusing on epigenetics and host-microbe interactions. Ideal candidates should possess a PhD/MD or equivalent, with expertise in molecular biology, mouse handling, and intestinal physiology/mucosal immunology. Responsibilities include designing experiments, analyzing data, and presenting research findings.

This position offers opportunities for mentorship, independent research development, and participation in Cincinnati Children’s training sessions to ensure compliance. Candidates with experience in bioinformatics and gnotobiotics are particularly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. candidates encouraged to apply with a focus on epigenetics and host-microbe interactions.
• Experience with laboratory techniques, data analysis, and quality checks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills to become an independent scientist.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments, analyze data.
• Present research findings at meetings and collaborate with faculty.
• Write and edit scientific reports and papers.
• Participate in training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Molecular biology

Mouse handling

Intestinal physiology

Mucosal immunology

Bioinformatics

Gnotobiotics

Education

PhD/MD or equivalent

Job description

Primary Location Location S

Department Immunobiology

Shift Day (United States of America)

Schedule Full time

Weekly Hours 40

FTE 1

Employee Status Regular

The Alenghat lab has an opening for a highly motivated, creative postdoctoral scientist with an interest in epigenetics, host-microbe interactions, and the intestine. We are studying interactions with the microbiota and molecular pathways that regulate how intestinal microbes impact mucosal and metabolic homeostasis, and chronic diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease. Recent Ph.D. candidates who are curious and passionate about scientific discovery and have expertise in molecular biology, mouse handling, and intestinal physiology/mucosal immunology are encouraged to apply. Experience with bioinformatics and/or gnotobiotics is also desirable.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop the skills and knowledge (critical thinking and analysis of data, devising specific aims, long-term project planning and experimental design) to become an independent scientist
• Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments, and analyze data, which may affect decisions regarding future patient care.
• Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques. protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks. Implement this knowledge in the Division/Department. Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment.
• Discuss relevant insights about experimental results with Faculty and provide useful recommendations and analysis.
• Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings. Develop skills to critically review and discuss data being presented.
• Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants.
• Progressively increasing responsibilities with mentorship of research staff and fiscal administration
• Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars. Be an active participant in the process through intellectual discussions with PI and other faculty, trainees and research staff. Solicit feedback on career trajectory from PI, mentoring committee and others who can provide coaching and insight.
• Attend required Cincinnati Children’s training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all institutional (i.e. Infection Control, ORCRA and others as applicable) policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• PhD/MD or equivalent

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