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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: 2/26/2026 - Expires: 3/28/2026

Job ID: 293233674

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Job Description

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.

Primary Location
Location S

Schedule
Full time

Shift
Day (United States of America)

Department
EHCB - Drug Discovery Program

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 an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, natio

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Job type:
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Education Level:
High school graduate
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