Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Alenghat lab

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center invites applications for a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist in the Immunobiology Division. The position focuses on epigenetics, host-microbe interactions, and intestinal biology, with relevance to mucosal homeostasis and disease.

PhD/MD or equivalent is required; molecular biology experience is essential. Responsibilities include experimental design, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and presenting results, with collaborative

Qualifications

• PhD/MD or equivalent required.
• Experience with molecular biology, mouse handling, and intestinal physiology/mucosal immunology.
• Bioinformatics and/or gnotobiotics desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and record experiments and analyze data.
• Develop and refine protocols; ensure reproducibility and accuracy.
• Present research at meetings and seminars; contribute to manuscript writing.
• Discuss insights with faculty; provide recommendations and analysis.
• Maintain currency in field through literature and seminars; comply with institutional policies.

Skills

Molecular biology

Mouse handling

Intestinal physiology / mucosal immuno

Bioinformatics

Gnotobiotics

Education

PhD/MD or equivalent

Job description

Primary LocationLocation SDepartmentImmunobiologyShiftDay (United States of America)ScheduleFull timeWeekly Hours40FTE1Employee StatusRegular

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.

Required:PhD/MD or equivalent

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