Postdoctoral Research Fellow; Mikedis), Spermatogenesis

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Mikedis), Spermatogenesis

Dr. Mikedis Nicholson is looking for a motivated candidate to join her laboratory as a postdoctoral research fellow. The laboratory is particularly interested in how the post‑transcriptional control of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) facilitates two distinct stages of development:
1) spermatogonial stem cell differentiation into mitotically dividing progenitors, and
2) progenitors’ initiation of meiosis. One of Dr. Mikedis Nicholson’s major discoveries is that spermatogonial stem cells require DAZL, an RNA‑binding protein, to produce a large progenitor pool. DAZL facilitates progenitor expansion by increasing the translation of its mRNA targets.

• 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 Children’s 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.

• PhD/MD or equivalent.

Location S

Full time

Day (United States of America)

DB - Mikedis

Regular

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• Medical coverage starting day one of employment.
• Competitive retirement plans.
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.
• Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners.
• Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions.
• Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group.
• Physical and mental health wellness programs.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified positions.
• Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type.

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