Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Leukemia Stem Cell Metabolism

Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center
US - Ohio - Cincinnati
February 14, 2024
Science

Expected Starting Salary Range: - Salary aligns with NIH Extramural postdoctoral payscales

Dr. Courtney Jones's lab studies tumor metabolism in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) with a focus on leukemia stem cell (LSC) biology (Jones et al. Cancer Cell (2018), Pollyea et al., Nature Medicine (2018) Jones et al. Blood (2019), Jones et al. Cell Stem Cell (2020), Stevens et al. Nature Cancer (2020), O'Brien et al. Haematologica (2023)). Our goal is to develop novel therapeutic approaches to target metabolism in AML and LSCs to improve patient outcomes. We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow who is interested in at least a subset of the following areas: malignant hematopoiesis, stem cell biology, tumor metabolism, post-translational modifications, and patient derived xenograft modeling.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 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.

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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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED

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

The applicant should have a doctoral degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Immunology, or related field, and a strong interest in cancer research, and particularly in hematologic malignancies. The applicant should also be highly self-motivated and have a track record of publications.

REQUIRED 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).

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