Postdoctoral Fellow; Shah NRF-Neurodevelopmental pathways

The Shah Laboratory at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, in partnership with the NR2F1 Foundation, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join an interdisciplinary research program in ophthalmology and neuroscience. This position is dedicated to advancing the understanding of NR2F1-related neurodevelopmental disorders, including Bosch-Boonstra-Schaaf Optic Atrophy Syndrome (BBSOAS), with a focus on mechanisms of brain development, visual system function, and neural plasticity.

The fellow will investigate NR2F1-related neurodevelopmental disorders using advanced experimental and translational approaches, while developing expertise in study design, data analysis, and scientific writing. This position offers strong mentorship, access to state-of-the-art resources, and structured training to support transition to an independent research career.

• 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.
• Progressive 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 Children’s training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all institutional policies and procedures (i.e., Infection Control, ORCRA and others as applicable).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• PhD/MD or equivalent

Location R

Full time

Day (United States of America)

Ophthalmology

Regular

1

40

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