Research Associate
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Expected Starting Salary Range: - Commensurate with experience
Dr. Alex Miethke is seeking a postdoctoral Research Associate to conduct research in his laboratory.
The mission of the Miethke research lab is to develop better therapies for cholestatic and inflammatory liver diseases affecting infants, children, and young adults. Liver transplantation remains the only treatment for many patients with biliary atresia (BA), primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), or autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) to prolong survival. Incomplete understanding of the processes controlling bile duct injury and progressive liver fibrosis hamper our ability to find cures for these conditions. The research associate will perform nuclear isolation from liver tissue samples of patients with PSC for multiome sequencing, perform in vitro co-culture assays to describe immune cell activation pathways, and perform animal-based experiments for in vivo validation.
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.
Cincinnati Children’s Research and Training at a Glance
Among the top in NIH funding for pediatric research institutionsOver 1.4 million square feet of research laboratory space900+ scientists conducting basic, translational, and clinical researchOver 2000 publications annually in top-tier journalsAccess to Employee Resource Groups and Mentorship programsPostdocs have gone on to careers in academia, biotech, pharma, teaching etc.
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Compensation And Benefits
Postdoctoral Research Fellows and Associates are eligible for:Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance PlansPaid Time OffRetirement PlanTuition ReimbursementRelocation Benefits for Eligible Hires
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Education/Experience
Required
PhD 3 - 5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Preferred
Background in immunology.
Required Skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational skills, supervisory ability, and an innovative approach to experimental design. Computer literate and working knowledge of software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, and database). Analytical ability sufficient to compare data; mathematical ability sufficient to perform algebraic calculations and statistical analysis. Ability to synthesize information and to create and deal with new situations by applying past experiences. Expressed willingness to teach others and share results. Capable of meeting time demands necessary to execute experiments.
Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).
Job
Research
Primary Location
United States-Ohio-Cincinnati-Burnet Building Location T
Schedule
Full-time
Shift
Day Job
Job Type
Standard
Department
Gastroenterology
Employee Status
Regular
FTE
- 0
Weekly Hours
40
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