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University of Cincinnati Post Doctoral Fellow, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Davidson Lab in Cincinnati, Ohio
Post Doctoral Fellow, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Davidson Lab Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati. 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 Department of Pathology and 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 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.