Postdoctoral Research Fellow (LeCras) Vascular malformations and tumors

CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Tim LeCras is seeking a motivated postdoctoral scientist to join his laboratory at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

The role focuses on training in critical thinking, experimental design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation, with mentorship and opportunities for independent project development. The position is full-time in the Neonate & Pul Biol division, with day shifts, and requires a PhD/MD or equivalent.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD or equivalent required.
• Strong analytical and experimental design abilities.
• Experience in data analysis and scientific writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop the skills and knowledge to become an independent scientist.
• Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments and analyze data.
• Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques.
• Discuss insights with Faculty and provide recommendations and analysis.
• Present research at meetings and seminars; review data critically.
• Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, abstracts, and grants.
• Mentorship of staff and fiscal administration responsibilities.
• Maintain currency in the field through education and seminars.
• Attend required Cincinnati Children’s training and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Data analysis

Experimental design

Scientific writing

Presentation skills

Education

PhD/MD or equivalent

Job description

Primary Location
Location R
Department
Neonate & Pul Biol
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Schedule
Full time
Weekly Hours
40
FTE
1
Employee Status
Regular

Dr. Tim LeCras is looking for a motivated postdoctoral scientist to join his vibrant and productive laboratory.

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.

Cincinnati Children’s is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 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's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

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