Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Circadian and Sensory Integration; Fernandez

Overview

The Fernandez Lab at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is currently seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join our team and contribute to cutting-edge research in neuroscience. The main goal of our research is unraveling the mechanisms underlying light perception, development, and brain plasticity.

• PhD/MD or equivalent
• Strong background in neuroscience or a related field
• Enthusiastic about taking on exciting new projects
• Holds a doctoral degree in a relevant field
• Experience with precise tools for tracing neuronal circuits
• Techniques for measuring neuronal activity (such as fiber photometry, EEG, and optogenetics)
• Good understanding of genetic mouse lines
• Experience in behavioral tests for assessing circadian, sleep, cognitive, and affective responses in rodents

• 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 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. 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:

Cincinnati Children’s

Schedule:

Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Ophthalmology

Regular

1

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 community partners
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
• Support through Employee Resource Groups and various professional networks
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

* Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

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.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability