Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Herr; Protein production)

Cincinnati Children's

About The Position

There is an immediate opening the the laboratory of Dr. Andrew Herr. Ideally, we would like to attract postdoctoral candidates with expertise in protein production and purification as well as in molecular biophysics techniques to characterize protein fold, stability, and assembly state. He or she will be responsible for the biochemical studies to identify and characterize the microbial effector protein(s) that lead to the ER stress response in mice and humans.

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.