Research Associate, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Smulian Lab

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A full-time Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. George Smulian in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Dr. Smulian’s lab studies many aspects of the fungal pathogen Pneumocystis, including the development and optimization of molecular tools for gene editing and heterologous protein expression, a better understanding of the life cycle and nutritional needs of Pneumocystis, and host responses to infection.

Experience with molecular studies and protein analysis techniques will be important. Classification and salary will be commensurate with experience.

• Assist with the coordination of research studies in a particular discipline.
• Make independent contributions to projects and studies based on professional training or functional experience.
• Solve problems using combined research knowledge.
• Work independently on whole projects/problems.
• Contribute to the collective team effort.
• Perform statistical and graphical analysis of data, interpret data and assist in judging validity of data.
• Analyze research results.
• Organize data search and analysis procedures.
• Assist in establishing test controls, criteria and research standards.
• Assist in the design of complex data processing systems to analyze research data.
• Accomplish assigned results for project/studies or significant aspects of larger, complex assignments.
• Serve as a seasoned level researcher.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non‑exempt staff (e.g., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Bachelor’s Degree required in a related field.

• In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline.
• May require experience with specialized software programs.

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Often
• Stooping - Often
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
• Noise:
  There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Hazards:
  Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric
  
  Conditions:
  
  Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance. Highlights include:
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UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

UC prioritizes work‑life balance with a generous time‑off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

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