Postdoctoral Fellow

Job title: Postdoctoral Fellow

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improve the health and clinical care of patients.

The College of Medicine Department of Cancer Biology is seeking a highly motivated and talented Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team at the University of Cincinnati. This training appointment focuses on mechanistic and translational liver disease research, specifically investigating the metabolic dysregulation underlying Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD), Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Working closely with the Principal Investigator, the incumbent will utilize advanced in vivo, ex vivo, and in vitro models to uncover novel disease mechanisms and identify therapeutic targets.

Assist the Principal Investigator in a given department or field. The incumbent will conduct research and/or analyze research data and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of the University of Cincinnati. Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee.

Essential functions include conducting research experiments in a particular field within the pre-determined research scope and methodology, gathering and analyzing data and developing new ideas that promote current research, preparing data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results, participating or assisting in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentations, and may assist in grant writing. The role requires staying informed of developments in the field to maintain and enhance professional expertise, performing lab maintenance including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies as needed, potentially teaching techniques to others and mentoring junior research staff, engaging in appropriate training and professional development opportunities, and seeking career and research advice from the faculty supervisor and other faculty members. The job description can be changed at any time and may include related duties based on departmental need.

Required

Education

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

• Required

Experience

• In-depth knowledge of the specialized field, process or discipline; may require experience with specialized software programs; a proven track record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals, specifically within liver research or closely related fields; extensive experience handling mouse research, liver function assays, and related liver gene delivery.

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

• Compensation and

Benefits

• UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include comprehensive tuition remission for you and eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university; robust retirement plans with UC contributing a portion of your salary based on position; and a focus on real work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including vacation and sick time, holidays, and paid parental leave for new parents. Additional benefits include a competitive salary based on experience, comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription), flexible spending accounts and wellness programs, and opportunities for professional development and mentorship. UC is an E-Verify employer. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. REQ: 102965