Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Circadian and Sensory Integration (Fernandez)

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); Presencial; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cincinnati Children's is seeking a dedicated postdoctoral fellow for our research team focused on neuroscience. This role involves unraveling the mechanisms of light perception and brain plasticity.

The successful candidate will have a strong neuroscience background, a PhD/MD, and experience in measuring neuronal activity. Responsibilities include designing experiments, analyzing data, and presenting findings. Join us to drive innovative research in a collaborative environment.

Formación

• Strong background in neuroscience or related field.
• Experience with fiber photometry, EEG, optogenetics.
• Ability to analyze data and develop experimental designs.

Responsabilidades

• Develop critical thinking and analysis for independent research.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments and analyze data.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and troubleshoot issues.
• Present research findings at meetings and seminars.
• Draft scientific reports, papers, and grants.

Conocimientos

Neuroscience background

Experience with neuronal circuits

Techniques for measuring neuronal activity

Understanding of genetic mouse lines

Behavioral testing in rodents

Educación

PhD/MD or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

The Fernandez Lab at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is currently seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join our team and contribute to cutting-edge research in neuroscience. The main goal of our research is unraveling the mechanisms underlying light perception, development, and brain plasticity.

Qualifications

• Has a strong background in neuroscience or a related field.
• Is enthusiastic about taking on exciting new projects.
• Holds a doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Has experience with precise tools for tracing neuronal circuits.
• Has techniques for measuring neuronal activity (fiber photometry, EEG, optogenetics).
• Has a good understanding of genetic mouse lines.
• Has experience in behavioral tests for assessing circadian, sleep, cognitive, and affective responses in rodents.

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; 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 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 increase responsibilities with mentorship of research staff and fiscal administration.
• Maintain currency in the field through continuing education, literature, and seminars; be an active participant in 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 Qualifications

• PhD/MD or equivalent.

Location

Location R

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Ophthalmology

Employee Status

Regular

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

Weekly Hours

40

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