Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Lucas)

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day one

Competitive retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Relocation assistance for qualified positions

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Ohio is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to investigate the role of bone marrow vascular niches in response to infection and inflammation. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD/MD or equivalent and will be responsible for laboratory experiments, data analysis, and scientific writing. This is a full-time role with comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment for scientific advancement.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop the skills to become an independent scientist.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments.
• Research and improve current methods in the lab.
• Present research at meetings and develop communication skills.
• Draft and edit scientific reports and publications.

Education

PhD/MD or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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Dr. Daniel Lucas has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral fellow familiar with techniques to investigate the role of bone marrow vascular niches in response to infection and inflammation.

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 policies and procedures (e.g., Infection Control, ORCRA)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• PhD/MD or equivalent

Details

• Primary Location: Location S
• Schedule: Full time
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Department: EH&CanBio - Stem Cell Biology
• Employee Status: Regular
• FTE: 1
• Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

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 atop 10 best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for NIH funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025)
• One of the nation’s America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as a 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)

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.

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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