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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW (Nassar) - Drug Discovery Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW (Nassar) - Drug Discovery

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 7/13/2025 - Expires: 8/12/2025

Job ID: 291624532

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Job Description

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:

* Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
* Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
* Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2024)
* One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
* Consistently certified as great place to work
* A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
* Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Expected Starting Salary Range: - Commensurate with experience

Dr. Nicolas Nassar is seeking a Postdoctoral research Fellow to join his laboratory in the Division of Experimental Hematology and Cancer Biology - Drug Discovery program. Duties include: studying the regulation and the targeting by small molecule inhibitors of the RAC activator VAV3 using in vivo, cellular, biochemical and/or structural approaches. Motivated applicants with biochemical, molecular and cellular expertise are encouraged to apply. Applicants with expertise in structural biology are also encouraged to apply.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments, and analyze the data.

* Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques. Implement this knowledge in the Division/Department.

* Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings.

* Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants.

* Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars.

* Attend required Cincinnati Children's training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all policies and procedures.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

* Ph.D. in related discipline, MD, or equivalent required.

Preferred:

Motivated applicants with biochemical, molecular, cellular and rodent handling expertise are encouraged to apply. Applicants with expertise in structural biology are also encouraged to apply.

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

* Medical coverage starting day 1 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

* Referral bonus program for current staff!

* Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group

* 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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