Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) 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. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s faculty and providers are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Internal Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiovascular Health & Disease is currently accepting applications for a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellow within Dr. Phillip Owens Laboratory. This position is 100% research and offers a competitive NIH-based salary plus benefits.

Essential Functions

• Follow established research protocols to perform experiments in the lab.
• Design laboratory experiments in coordination with the PI. Understand the scientific principles involved in the research and use those principles to troubleshoot and adjust the protocol as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all laboratory work and experiments.
• Interpret data and judged validity of data.
• Perform statistical and graphical analysis of data.
• Operate standard laboratory equipment. Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results/problems with laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Will assist in training other post-doctoral fellows, graduate students and junior laboratory personnel in laboratory techniques and equipment.
• Willing and able to assist in daily operations of the laboratory including organization and cleanliness.
• Maintain an active role in laboratory meetings, presentations, publications, which includes contributing material for publications, abstracts and reports.
• Be willing to perform mouse-based in vivo experiments.
• Applies professional knowledge, skills, and training to lead an innovative and translational new project examining the role of platelets in abdominal aortic aneurysm disease.
• Responsible for experimental execution as well as data compilation, analysis, interpretation, and communication related to the project.
• Contribute to other projects on atherosclerosis, deep vein thrombosis, and abdominal aortic aneurysm within the lab.
• Develop own project and apply for independent funding.

Required Education

Doctoral Degree (PhD) in biology or related field.

Required Experience

• One year of postdoctoral experience.
• One year of dedicated grant writing experience.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.