Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Majer- Endosomal trafficking and TLRs.

Cincinnati Children's

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Our lab studies how endosomal trafficking intersects with innate immune signaling to enable robust responses to microbial nucleic acids while preventing inappropriate activation and autoimmunity. We focus on the sorting dynamics and specialized subcellular environments in which nucleic acid–sensing Toll-like receptors (TLRs) function, with the goal of uncovering novel regulatory mechanisms that control their activity and maintain immune homeostasis. We are seeking highly motivated and creative postdoctoral researchers to join our team.

Requirements

• PhD/MD or equivalent
• Strong background in cell biology and/or immunology
• Expertise in quantitative imaging, molecular biology, and primary cell culture
• Experience in programming and quantitative image analysis
• Strong research record, demonstrated through publications or other scholarly accomplishments

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in quantitative imaging, molecular biology, and primary cell culture

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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

What This Job Offers

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