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Salary commensurate with experience.
Dr. Xufeng Xue's Laboratory (https://sites.google.com/view/xufengxue/home) uses multidisciplinary approaches including microfluidics, synthetic biology, single cell technologies, and bioinformatics to create human organoids using stem cells to unravel disease mechanism, improve drug development, and advance personalized regenerative medicine. The Xue lab is looking for a postdoctoral fellow interested in combining bioengineering, stem cell biology and developmental biology to advance organoid research. Potential projects include (i) developing bioengineering platforms to reproducibly guide stem cell pattern formation and morphogenesis; (ii) developing spatially organized neural organoids and studying interregional communications and related neurodevelopmental disorders; (iii) study the role of mechanics in early human development such as neural tube folding using stem cell-based organoids. The ideal candidate will have evidenced experience of microfluidics, 3D bioprinting, tissue engineering, neurobiology, stem cells, organoids, and bioinformatics.
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.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED
• Ph.D. in related discipline, MD, or equivalent required.
Preferred:
Stem cell experience/ experience with organoids preferred.
Market Leading Benefits Including*:
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs
Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.
Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
Referral bonus program for current staff!
Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQIA 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 some positions
*Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
Primary Location
Location R
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Day (United States of America)
Department
Dev. Biology
Employee Status
Regular
FTE
1
Weekly Hours
40
Comprehensive job description provided upon request.
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