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Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Circadian and Sensory Integration (Fernandez) Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Circadian and Sensory Integration (Fernandez)

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 11/20/2025 - Expires: 12/20/2025

Job ID: 292906613

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Job Description

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate who:

* has a strong background in neuroscience or a related field

* is enthusiastic about taking on exciting new projects

* holds a doctoral degree in a relevant field and

has experience with

o precise tools for tracing neuronal circuits

o techniques for measuring neuronal activity (such as fiber photometry, EEG, and optogenetics)

o a good understanding of genetic mouse lines

o experience in behavioral tests for assessing circadian, sleep, cognitive, and affective responses in rodents.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* 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 (i.e. Infection Control, ORCRA and others as applicable) policies and procedures
* Perform other duties as assigned.

Required:

* PhD/MD or equivalent

Primary Location
Location R

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Ophthalmology

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

Market Leading Benefits Including*:

* 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 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

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