Research Fellow

Cincinnati Children's

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Research Fellow at Cincinnati Children's, a leading institution dedicated to improving children's health through scientific discovery and patient care. The role involves developing into an independent scientist by gaining skills in critical thinking, data analysis, experimental design, and project planning. The fellow will conduct laboratory experiments, analyze data, improve existing methods, and evaluate new techniques. Quality control and reproducibility of protocols and assays are essential. The position also includes troubleshooting experimental results and equipment, discussing findings with faculty, presenting research, and developing skills in critical review of data. Responsibilities extend to writing scientific reports, papers, and grants, with opportunities for mentorship and fiscal administration as responsibilities grow. Continuous learning through education, literature, and seminars is expected, along with active participation in intellectual discussions and seeking career advice. Compliance with institutional policies and procedures is mandatory, and other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

PhD/MD or equivalent

Responsibilities

Develop skills in critical thinking, data analysis, devising specific aims, long-term project planning, and experimental design to become an independent scientist.
Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments, and analyze data.
Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques.
Ensure protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks.
Implement knowledge gained 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 increase 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 policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.