Job Description

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Post Doc Fellow, Division of Cardiovascular Health and Disease

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Job Overview

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 improves the health and clinical care of patients.

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, is hiring a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Sadayappan Laboratory (https://researchdirectory.uc.edu/p/sadayasl). The Sadayappan Lab has major research interests in striated muscle biology, distal arthrogryposis and cardiomyopathies. We currently focus on the elucidation of molecular mechanisms underlying skeletal and cardiac muscle diseases, using a combination of molecular, cellular, genomic and mouse genetic (conditional knockout, transgenic and mutant knock-in) approaches, toward the goals of translational research and drug discovery.

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
Conduct research experiments in a particular field 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.
Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed.
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.
Minimum Requirements
Cardiac muscle physiology and sarcomere regulation.
Strong scholarship.
Recognition in the muscle biology as evidenced by national/international awards; presentations at national/international meetings, and publications.
Molecular assays, including PCR, RT-PCR, Westerns, immunostaining for histological analyses, as well as DNA cloning, animal studies.
Independent experimental design.
Required Education

Doctoral Degree in Physiology, Pharmacology, Biology, or a related field.

Required Experience
In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline.
May require experience with specialized software programs.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Knowledge and experience working with myosin and myosin binding protein-C.
Surgical procedures for animal models.
Publications (book chapters, manuscripts, articles, scientific presentations), especially as a first author, are ideal. Ideal candidates should have a bibliography of their publications and presentations.
Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.