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Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Xu) Lung Regeneration Job in Cincinnati, Ohio US

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Xu) Lung Regeneration

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, OH

Posted: 2/24/2026 - Expires: 3/26/2026

Job ID: 293228100

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The long-standing interest of Xu Lab is to understand the cellular and molecular basis of lung regeneration under physiological and/or pathological perturbations, utilizing cutting-edge experimental biology with advanced computational approaches including mouse surgical models, cell lineage tracing, organoid culture, 3D imaging, single cell genomics and AI-driven system. Dr. Xu is committed to provide stable support and close mentorship for trainees of all levels.

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
*
Other preferred qualifications:

* Applicant with or going to have Ph.D. or M.D. degree in the field of biology or biomedicine.
* At least one peer-reviewed publication in related field as first or co-first author.
* Dedication to scientific research with strong self-motivation.
* Experience in lab mouse handling is required.
* Experience in high-throughput and/or single cell sequencing data analysis is preferred.

Primary Location
Location R

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
Pulmonary Biology Division Dir

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'

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