POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW (Data & Tech) (Mizuno) -Precision medicine

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

Job summary

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow - Technical to contribute to research in pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling and personalized drug dosing strategies for pediatric patients. The role involves various responsibilities from designing experiments to drafting scientific reports and mentoring new employees.

Ideal candidates will hold a Ph.D. or MD in a related discipline, have experience in the field, and be willing to work part-time in Cincinnati, OH.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a related discipline, MD, or equivalent degree (e.g., Computer Science, Physics, Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics).
• Experience in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and experiments by designing, executing, and recording outcomes.
• Develop and implement human subject and vertebrate animal research protocols.
• Clean and analyze data while maintaining quality and reproducibility.
• Draft and write scientific reports and present findings.
• Innovate and advance departmental capabilities through research.
• Assist in preparing grant applications and maintain fiscal budgets.
• Provide day-to-day functional leadership for a team.
• Deliver lectures and assist in training new employees.

Education

Ph.D. in a related discipline, MD, or equivalent degree

Job description

Job Overview

Dr. Mizuno's award winning research has focused on applying pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (PK / PD) modeling, pharmacometrics, and quantitative pharmacology to develop and implement personalized drug dosing strategies in pediatric patients. This approach to therapeutic optimization is now being coined as “model-informed precision dosing (MIPD)” and is part of a wider context of precision medicine. He is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow - Technical, to join his dynamic research team.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and experiments – Design, execute, and record analysis and experiments; apply standard scientific protocols to research, and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques.
• Develop and implement human subject research protocols, vertebrate animal research protocols, and design experimental procedures and documentation in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Prepare, clean and analyze data; maintain optimal protocol and accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks.
• Communicate results/findings – Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, and abstracts; present information at department meetings, journal clubs, and seminars; discuss insights with faculty and provide recommendations.
• Innovate and advance departmental capabilities – Reproduce, evaluate, research, and improve techniques; adapt new methods; modify current analysis/experiments; maintain accurate records; develop, set‑up, and verify new procedures; standardize and establish new published procedures; troubleshoot and correct erroneous results.
• Financial/Budgeting – Assist in preparing grant applications; prepare, write, and maintain fiscal budget; monitor expenditures and prepare capital expenditure requests; track funding and resolve discrepancies.
• Staff Leadership – May provide day‑to‑day functional leadership for a team or directly manage a minimal number of support staff; establish team goals; perform employee performance reviews; guide work assignments.
• Education and Training – May serve as course master and develop new courses at undergraduate and graduate levels; deliver lectures; assist in training new employees; serve as a mentor; identify training needs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a related discipline, MD, or equivalent degree (PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Biomedical Informatics, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics or similar quantitative disciplines).
• Experience in a related discipline.

Location and Schedule

Primary location: Cincinnati, OH. Schedule: Part time, Day shift (United States of America). Employee status: Stand By FTE 0, Weekly hours 0.

EEO Statement

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.