Postdoctoral Research FellowCincinnati Children's

Primary Location

Location R

Department

Rheumatology

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

Dr. Alexei Grom is looking for a motivated passionate postdoctoral candidate to take on a fellowship dedicated to developing future leaders and innovators in the field of systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis research and patient care.

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 Childrens 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

At Cincinnati Childrens, we come to work with one goal: to make childrens 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 Childrens.

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 Americas Best Large Employers (2025), Americas Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

• One of the nation'sAmericas 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 InnovationTogether. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. Thats why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, were creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger futurefor all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

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