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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Tilburgs) Maternal-Fetal Tolerance. Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Tilburgs) Maternal-Fetal Tolerance.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 1/4/2026 - Expires: 2/3/2026

Job ID: 293055419

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The Tilburgs Lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms that govern maternal-fetal tolerance during healthy human pregnancy and pregnancy complications. Our research focuses on how interactions between trophoblasts and maternal immune cells shape immune adaptation at the maternal-fetal interface, and how disruptions in these interactions contribute to placental inflammation and infection. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in immunology and/or placental biology, and a passion for translational research in reproductive immunology. Experience with high-dimensional flow cytometry, cell sorting, human tissue culture, molecular biology techniques, genome editing, and/or computational analysis is highly desirable.

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 b

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Job type:
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