Postdoctoral Research Fellow (nerve tumor pheno@types; Ratner)

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center • Cincinnati, OH • 10h ago

There is an immediate opening for a motivated postdoctoral fellow to work in the laboratory of Dr. Nancy Ratner. We are looking for a PhD or MD/PhD to generate mouse models an cell lines that contain cells with Nf1 mutations plus variants in identified genes, to test if specific variants are modifiers of nerve tumor pheno@types. Strong candidates must be enthusiastic about working as part of a team of geneticists, statisticians, and rare disease experts to ensure variant selection and project completion. Expertise in molecular biology and neuroscience preferred. 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

Primary Location Location T Schedule Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Department EHCB-Cancer Bio Neural Tumor Employee Status Regular FTE 1 Weekly Hours 40 Market Leading Benefits Including: Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.

Competitive retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners

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

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