Post Doc Fellow, Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases - University of Cincinnati

Internal applicants must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL

 The University of Cincinnati, founded in 1819, is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Cincinnati, Ohio. The university boasts a student body of over 43,000 enrolled in over 370 programs of study and is the region’s largest employer with over 15,000 faculty, staff and student workers. The University of Cincinnati embraces diversity and inclusion as core values and seeks to empower all members of the university community.

 The College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, is currently accepting applications for a full time, post doc fellow position.

 This position will support the University’s mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities.

Essential Function

Postdoctoral Fellows serve temporary appointments, and work under the supervision of a faculty mentor who is responsible for the Fellow’s fiscal and intellectual activities.  Appointments shall not exceed five (5) years; however, short extensions may be granted when necessary to complete a critical research project.

 

Primary Duties

• Perform and conduct research required by faculty supervisor to a high standard and in accordance with all institutional and federal regulations
• Expected to design and execute their own studies, analyze and write manuscripts related to their data, and prepare presentations for local, national, and international meetings
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities
• May support the development of proposals for research-related funding and grants

• Engage in the dissemination of the results of the research as directed by and with the support of associated faculty members.
• Communicate to project team progress and results of research activities ensuring that relevant information and issues in the implementation of projects/experiments are captured in as comprehensive and timely manner as possible
• Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members as well

 

Minimum Requirements

• Ph.D. required, with training in immunology, microbiology, and/or molecular genetics
• Requires at least 3 years of experience in microbial pathogenesis and/or immunology
• Requires experience in handling and working with cell lines, and an ability to perform cell culture, real time reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively with students, faculty and staff from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.

 

Ideal Qualifications

• Previous experience working with organoids is desirable.
• Preferred candidate should have the ability to analyze data on metal content of cells and metal flux.

 

 

The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

 

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

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