Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Cardiothoracic Surgery Laboratory

Overview

The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic postdoctoral fellow to contribute to their exciting research program.

• 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; ensure 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
• Solve regulatory and compliance needs by attending required training sessions and adhering to institutional policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

• PhD/MD or equivalent

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Location T
• Schedule:
  
  Contingent Worker Access
• Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Department:
  Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Employee Status:
  Regular
• FTE: 1
• Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

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