Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Alenghat lab

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist to study how microbiota influence mucosal and metabolic homeostasis.

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD/MD or equivalent and will focus on research related to chronic diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease.

This full-time role is based in the United States and requires collaboration with faculty to enhance patient care through innovative research.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD or equivalent required.
• Recent Ph.D. candidates with expertise in molecular biology, mouse handling, intestinal physiology, or mucosal immunology encouraged.
• Desirable: Experience with bioinformatics and/or gnotobiotics.

Responsibilities

• Develop critical thinking and data analysis skills to become an independent scientist.
• Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments; analyze data and assess findings.
• Research and improve methods; evaluate techniques to ensure accuracy.

Job description

Position Overview

The Alenghat lab at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated, creative postdoctoral scientist with expertise in epigenetics, host-microbe interactions, and intestinal biology. The role focuses on studying how microbiota influence mucosal and metabolic homeostasis and chronic diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease.

Location & Schedule

Primary Location: United States of America – Department of Immunobiology, Shift: Day. Full time, 40 weekly hours, FTE 1, Regular employee status.

Responsibilities

• Develop critical thinking and data analysis skills to become an independent scientist.
• Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments; analyze data and assess how findings may impact future patient care.
• Research and improve current methods; evaluate innovative techniques, ensuring protocol and assay accuracy through regular quality and reproducibility checks.
• Implement findings within the Division/Department and troubleshoot problematic results or equipment.
• Collaborate with faculty and research staff to discuss experimental insights and provide recommendations.
• Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and other meetings.
• Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, grants, abstracts, and journal articles.
• Progressively assume mentorship of research staff and fiscal responsibilities.
• Maintain currency in the field through continuing education, literature review, and seminars.
• Engage actively in intellectual discussions with PI, faculty, trainees, and staff; solicit feedback on career trajectory from PI and mentoring committee.
• Attend required Cincinnati Children’s training sessions; ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures (e.g., Infection Control, ORCRA).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD or equivalent required.
• Recent Ph.D. candidates with expertise in molecular biology, mouse handling, intestinal physiology, or mucosal immunology encouraged.
• Desirable: Experience with bioinformatics and/or gnotobiotics.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all 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.