POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW (Nassar) - Drug Discovery

Cincinnati Children's; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Nicolas Nassar seeks a Postdoctoral research Fellow to join the EHCB - Drug Discovery Program at Cincinnati Children's. The role focuses on regulation and targeting of the RAC activator VAV3 using in vivo and cellular approaches, with preferred experience in structural biology.

The candidate should have a Ph.D. (or MD) in a related field and be prepared to design experiments, present findings, and contribute to grants and publications while maintaining regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in related discipline, MD or equivalent required.
• Motivated applicants with biochemical, molecular and cellular expertise encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with structural biology experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and record experiments; analyze data.
• Improve methods and evaluate innovative techniques in the division.
• Present research at meetings, journal clubs, seminars.
• Draft and edit scientific reports, papers, abstracts, and grants.
• Remain current through education, literature, and seminars.
• Complete required training and ensure compliance with all policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Biochemical

Molecular biology

Cellular biology

Rodent handling

Structural biology

Education

Ph.D. in related discipline

MD or equivalent

Job description

Expected Starting Salary Range: - Commensurate with experience

Dr. Nicolas Nassar is seeking a Postdoctoral research Fellow to join his laboratory in the Division of Experimental Hematology and Cancer Biology - Drug Discovery program. Duties include: studying the regulation and the targeting by small molecule inhibitors of the RAC activator VAV3 using in vivo, cellular, biochemical and/or structural approaches. Motivated applicants with biochemical, molecular and cellular expertise are encouraged to apply. Applicants with expertise in structural biology are also encouraged to apply.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments, and analyze the data.
• Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques. Implement this knowledge in the Division/Department.
• Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings.
• Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants.
• Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars.
• Attend required Cincinnati Children’s training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Ph.D. in related discipline, MD, or equivalent required.

Preferred:

Motivated applicants with biochemical, molecular, cellular and rodent handling expertise are encouraged to apply. Applicants with expertise in structural biology are also encouraged to apply.

Primary Location

Location S

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

EHCB - Drug Discovery Program

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

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’sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

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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