Postdoctoral Research Fellow Ikegami; Single-cell chromatin biology and genomics - Ikegami Lab

Overview

The Ikegami lab at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is recruiting postdocs to develop a new tool to study chromatin biology at single-cell levels. The lab has an ongoing project to map chromatin proteins in the genome in single cells. Candidates with interest in genomics, chromatin biology, epigenetics, single-cell techniques, or translational research using genomic techniques are encouraged to apply. A prior experience in experimental and computational genomics is a plus, but not required.

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center is home to world-class investigators in chromatin biology and genomics. This postdoctoral position offers a highly collaborative environment within and outside the medical center.

• 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 the 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.

REQUIRED

• Ph.D. in related discipline, MD, or equivalent required.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, supervisory ability, and an innovative approach to experimental design. Computer literacy with working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Ability to analyze data; mathematical ability for algebraic calculations and basic statistics. Ability to synthesize information and adapt to new situations by applying past experiences. Willingness to teach others and share results.

Ability to meet time demands necessary to execute experiments.

Location:

(unspecified)

Schedule:

Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Department:
Mol. Cardio. Biology

Employee Status:
Regular

FTE: 1

Weekly

Hours:

40

• Medical coverage starting day one of employment.
• Competitive retirement plans
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Expanded employee discount programs through community partners
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
• Support through Employee Resource Groups
• Physical and mental health wellness programs
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions

* Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach to caring for patients and 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.

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