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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Immunobiology; Alenghat) Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Immunobiology; Alenghat)

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 12/26/2025 - Expires: 1/25/2026

Job ID: 293037870

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Job Description

There is an immediate opening for a motivated postdoctoral fellow to work in the laboratory of Dr. Theresa Alenghat.

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 S

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Immunobiology

Employee Status
Regular

FTE
1

Weekly Hours
40

About Us

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 atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

* Consistently among the top 3 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 (2025)

* One of the nation'sAmerica's Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune

* Consistently certified as great place to work

* A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability

* Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating

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Job type:
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Education Level:
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