Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Jain) Infectious Diseases

Cincinnati Children's

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About The Position

Dr. Jain’s laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join a multidisciplinary research program focused on understanding the pathogenesis of infectious diseases and developing innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The laboratory studies bacterial, fungal, and high-containment pathogens, with particular emphasis on Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Its research seeks to understand the mechanistic basis of infection and translate discoveries into new diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies.

The fellow may participate in research using in vitro infection models, animal and human organoid systems, small-animal models, human and translational research studies, and advanced molecular imaging technologies such as CT, PET, SPECT, and MRI. Research opportunities include work with high-containment pathogens in Biosafety Level 3 (BSL-3) environments, development and evaluation of imaging approaches and PET tracers for bacterial and fungal infections, and translation of laboratory discoveries into first-in-human studies.

The position supports progressive development toward becoming an independent scientist, including growth in critical thinking, data analysis, devising specific aims, long-term project planning, and experimental design. The fellow will design, execute, document, and analyze laboratory experiments; improve methods and evaluate techniques; discuss results with faculty; present and publish research; and take on increasing responsibilities, including mentorship of research staff and fiscal administration. The role also requires institutional training and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

Requirements

• PhD, MD, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop critical thinking, data analysis, specific-aim development, long-term project planning, and experimental-design skills to become an independent scientist.
• Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments and analyze data that may affect decisions regarding future patient care.
• Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques.
• Conduct regular quality and reproducibility checks of protocol and assay accuracy; apply this knowledge in the Division or Department.
• Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment.
• Discuss experimental insights with faculty and provide useful recommendations and analysis.
• Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings, and critically review and discuss presented data.
• Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants.
• Take on progressively increasing responsibilities, including mentoring research staff and fiscal administration.
• Maintain currency in the field through continuing education, literature, and seminars; participate in intellectual discussions and seek career feedback from the PI, mentoring committee, and others.
• Attend required Cincinnati Children’s training sessions and ensure compliance with applicable institutional policies and procedures, including Infection Control and ORCRA requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree