Postdoctoral Fellow (Shah) NR2F1-Neurodevelopmental pathways

Cincinnati Children's • Brewster, MA

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About The Position

The Shah Laboratory at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, in partnership with the NR2F1 Foundation, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join an interdisciplinary research program in ophthalmology and neuroscience. This position is dedicated to advancing the understanding of NR2F1-related neurodevelopmental disorders, including Bosch-Boonstra-Schaaf Optic Atrophy Syndrome (BBSOAS), with a focus on mechanisms of brain development, visual system function, and neural plasticity. The fellow will investigate NR2F1-related neurodevelopmental disorders using advanced experimental and translational approaches, while developing expertise in study design, data analysis, and scientific writing. This position offers strong mentorship, access to state-of-the-art resources, and structured training to support transition to an independent research career.

Requirements

• PhD/MD or equivalent

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees