Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Whitsett)

CO00 Children's Hospital Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is seeking a postdoctoral fellow focused on pediatric pulmonary health to contribute to a world-class research environment. The role involves designing and performing laboratory experiments, analyzing data, and presenting findings at seminars and conferences.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or MD, possess excellent communication skills, and can lead experimental design while mentoring others.

Qualifications

• PhD in related discipline, MD, or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated ability to design and execute experiments with rigorous data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments, and analyze the data.
• Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques.
• Present research at meetings and seminars; draft scientific reports and grants.
• Maintain currency in field through continuing education and literature.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Supervisory ability

Experimental design

Computer literacy

Data analysis

Mathematical ability

Teaching others

Education

PhD or MD required

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

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. William Zacharias seeks a postdoctoral fellow passionate about pediatric pulmonary health who want to excel in a world-class research environment.

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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION

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

REQUIRED SKILLS

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational skills, supervisory ability, and an innovative approach to experimental design. Computer literate and working knowledge of software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, and database). Analytical ability sufficient to compare data; mathematical ability sufficient to perform algebraic calculations and statistical analysis. Ability to synthesize information and to create and deal with new situations by applying past experiences. Expressed willingness to teach others and share results. Capable of meeting time demands necessary to execute experiments.

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 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.

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.

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.