Expected Starting Salary Range: - salary commensurate with expeirence

Are you enthusiastic about working on Organoids at the interface of academic research and industry applications? Do you want to be part of a great interdisciplinary, international team?

The Accelerator Lab at the Center for Stem Cells and Organoid Medicine (CuSTOM) at Cincinnati Children's Hospital is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate with a focus on immunocompetent Organoid models.

This is a rare opportunity to join CuSTOM at Cincinnati Children's, where we revolutionize drug discovery and development, personalized medicine, and improve patient care using advances in developmental biology and stem cell technologies. We offer a highly rewarding scientific environment with ample learning opportunities and an expectation to publish new findings. There's no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society.

Established in 2019, CuSTOM Accelerator is a state-of-the-art laboratory focused on addressing major challenges posed to bench-to-bedside translation of stem cell research. At CuSTOM Accelerator, we work at the intersection of academia and industry to develop organoid-based platforms that provide an unprecedented opportunity to bridge preclinical and clinical trials, revolutionizing personalized medicine and improving patient care.

Your tasks:

• Establishing and applying organoid based HTS/HSC platform

• Isolation, culture, and characterization of immune cell

• Planning, conducting, and analyzing assays using organoid model

• Evaluation of immune phenotypes in the platform

• Presentation and publication of research result

What we offer:

• The opportunity to work within an exciting multidisciplinary project and delve into highly innovative research topic

• A highly motivated, competent, and multidisciplinary team with scientific and technical staff member

• Excellent technical equipment and laboratory infrastructure

• An exciting, varied, and innovative working environment and excellent technical equipment

Cincinnati Children's Research and Training at a Glance

• Among the top in NIH funding for pediatric research institutions
• Over 1.4 million square feet of research laboratory space
• 900+ scientists conducting basic, translational, and clinical research
• Over 2000 publications annually in top-tier journals
• Access to Employee Resource Groups and Mentorship programs
• Postdocs have gone on to careers in academia, biotech, pharma, teaching etc.

Learn more about the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.

Compensation and Benefits

• Postdoctoral Research Fellows and Associates are eligible for:
• Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Benefits for Eligible Hires

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Qualifications:

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• PhD

• 3 - 5 years of work experience in a related job discipline

Preferred:

• Completed PhD in natural sciences or engineering

• Previous postdoctoral experience in academic or industry research is an advantage

• Comprehensive practical experience in (primary, stem cell) cell culture, organoids, or organs-on-chips, and microscopy

• In-depth knowledge with a focus on immunoengineering

• Experience with stem cells and organoids is desirable

• Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary research activities (life science and engineering)

• Excellent communication skills as well as a structured, independent way of working

Unique 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).