Postdoctoral Research Fellow; nerve tumor phenotypes; Ratner

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (nerve tumor phenotypes; Ratner) s

There is an immediate opening for a motivated postdoctoral fellow to work in the laboratory of Dr. Nancy Ratner. We are looking for a PhD or MD/PhD to generate mouse models and cell lines that contain cells with Nf1 mutations plus variants in identified genes, to test if specific variants are modifiers of nerve tumor phenotypes. Strong candidates must be enthusiastic about working as part of a team of geneticists, statisticians, and rare disease experts to ensure variant selection and project completion.

Expertise in molecular biology and neuroscience preferred.

• 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 increased responsibilities with mentorship of research staff and fiscal administration
• Maintain currency in the 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

• PhD/MD or equivalent

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Location T
• Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Department: EHCB-Cancer Biol Neural Tumor
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• FTE: 1
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment. View employee benefits here.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
• Support through Employee Resource Groups
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

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