Postdoctoral Research Fellow-Craniofacial Disorders

Expected Starting Salary Range: - Research Fellow salaries align with NIH extramural pay scales.

There is an immediate opening for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Jiang Laboratory in the Division of Developmental Biology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. The Jiang Lab uses CRISPR genome editing to generate human pluripotent stem cell and mouse models, combined with high-throughput genomic/epigenomic and single-cell/spatial transcriptomic studies to uncover the genetic, genomic, and molecular developmental mechanisms underlying major congenital craniofacial anomalies, with the goal to improve strategies for diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of human birth defects.

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.

Cincinnati Children's Research and Training at a Glance

• Among the top in NIH funding for pediatric research institutions

• Over 1.4 million square feet of research laboratory space

• 900 scientists conducting basic, translational, and clinical research

• Over 2000 publications annually in top-tier journals

• Access to Employee Resource Groups and Mentorship programs

• Postdocs have gone on to careers in academia, biotech, pharma, teaching etc.

Learn more about the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.

Compensation and Benefits

• Postdoctoral Research Fellows and Associates are eligible for:

• Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Relocation Benefits for Eligible Hires

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Required:

Ph.D. equivalent doctoral degree with at least one first-author primary research publication in biological or biomedical sciences.

Preferred:

Candidates with experience in Genomics, Developmental Biology or Cell Biology research are encouraged to apply. Experience with animal models, particularly mouse, is a plus.

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