Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Tilburgs) Maternal-Fetal Tolerance.

Cincinnati Children's • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Tilburgs Lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms that govern maternal-fetal tolerance during healthy human pregnancy and pregnancy complications. Our research focuses on how interactions between trophoblasts and maternal immune cells shape immune adaptation at the maternal-fetal interface, and how disruptions in these interactions contribute to placental inflammation and infection. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immunology and/or placental biology, and a passion for translational research in reproductive immunology. Experience with high-dimensional flow cytometry, cell sorting, human tissue culture, molecular biology techniques, genome editing, and/or computational analysis is highly desirable.

Requirements

• PhD/MD or equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Experience with high-dimensional flow cytometry, cell sorting, human tissue culture, molecular biology techniques, genome editing, and/or computational analysis is highly desirable.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees