Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Jain) Infectious Diseases

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join a multidisciplinary program focused on the pathogenesis of infectious diseases and the development of diagnostic and therapeutic tools. The role encompasses in vitro and in vivo models, translational studies, and advanced imaging approaches in BSL-3 environments.

Required: PhD/MD or equivalent. The position offers mentorship, collaboration, and opportunities to contribute to first‑in‑human studies and

Qualifications

• PhD/MD or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments, and analyze data.
• Research and improve current methods; ensure protocol accuracy and reproducibility.
• Lead work within the Division/Department and troubleshoot equipment.
• Discuss insights with Faculty and provide recommendations.
• Present research at meetings, journal clubs, and seminars.
• Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, abstracts, and grants.
• Mentor research staff and assist with fiscal administration.
• Maintain currency in the field via continuing education and literature.
• Engage in intellectual discussions with PI and team; seek coaching when needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Education

PhD/MD or equivalent

Job description

Primary Location Location S Department Infectious Diseases Shift Day (United States of America) Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40 FTE 1 Employee Status Regular

Dr. Jain’s laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join a multidisciplinary research program focused on understanding the pathogenesis of infectious diseases and developing innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The laboratory studies bacterial, fungal, and high-containment pathogens, with particular emphasis on Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the causative agent of tuberculosis. Research is grounded in understanding the mechanistic basis of infection and translating these discoveries into new diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies.

Research Opportunities

The Postdoctoral Fellow will have the opportunity to participate in research utilizing a broad range of experimental and translational approaches, including:

• In vitro models of infection
• Animal and human organoid systems
• Small‑animal models
• Human and translational research studies
• Advanced molecular imaging technologies, including CT, PET, SPECT, and MRI
• Research involving high-containment pathogens in Biosafety Level 3 (BSL‑3) environments
• Development and evaluation of novel imaging approaches and PET tracers for bacterial and fungal infections
• Translation of laboratory discoveries into first‑in‑human studies

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

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation’sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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 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.