Post Doc Fellow, Pathology & Lab Medicine, College of Medicine

Post Doc Fellow, Pathology & Lab Medicine, College of Medicine

The University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference.

The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio.

The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of Cincinnati includes accomplished physicians, research scientists, clinical laboratory scientists, and administrative, technical, and clerical staff who support our work. The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine is seeking a candidate for a Post Doctoral Fellow position within a well-funded laboratory at the Center for Lipid and Atherosclerosis Studies (CLAS) at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine.

Essential Functions:

• Work on projects involving the structure, composition, and function of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) as well as defining how proteins work together on the surface of triglyceride-rich lipoproteins to work against hypertriglyceridemia in cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
• Conduct research experiments in lipoprotein metabolism within the pre-determined research scope and methodology.
• Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results.
• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing.
• Keep informed of developments in field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and mentor junior research staff.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
• Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members as well.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

This job description can be changed at any time.

Required

Education:

Doctoral Degree in the appropriate field or discipline, or the recognized terminal degree.

Required Experience:

In-depth knowledge of protein structural biology including experimental methods for determining protein structure such as X-ray crystallography, NMR, chemical cross-linking, cryo-EM, etc. An understanding of protein modeling and simulation.

Additional Qualifications Considered:
May require experience with specialized software programs such as PyMol, Chimera and others.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits: UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include comprehensive tuition remission, robust retirement plans, real work-life balance, and additional benefits.