Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Xu) Lung Regeneration

The long-standing interest of Xu Lab is to understand the cellular and molecular basis of lung regeneration under physiological and/or pathological perturbations, utilizing cutting-edge experimental biology with advanced computational approaches including mouse surgical models, cell lineage tracing, organoid culture, 3D imaging, single cell genomics and AI-driven system. Dr. Xu is committed to provide stable support and close mentorship for trainees of all levels.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Develop the skills and knowledge (critical thinking and analysis of data, devising specific aims, long-term project planning and experimental design) to become an independent scientist
• Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments, and analyze data, which may affect decisions regarding future patient care.
• Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques. protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks. Implement this knowledge in the Division/Department. Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment. 
• Discuss relevant insights about experimental results with Faculty and provide useful recommendations and analysis.      
• Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings. Develop skills to critically review and discuss data being presented.
• Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants.
• Progressively increasing responsibilities with mentorship of research staff and fiscal administration
• Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars. Be an active participant in the process through intellectual discussions with PI and other faculty, trainees and research staff. Solicit feedback on career trajectory from PI, mentoring committee and others who can provide coaching and insight.
• Attend required Cincinnati Children’s training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all institutional (i.e. Infection Control, ORCRA and others as applicable) policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 Required:

• PhD/MD or equivalent

Other preferred qualifications:

• Applicant with or going to have Ph.D. or M.D. degree in the field of biology or biomedicine.
• At least one peer-reviewed publication in related field as first or co-first author.
• Dedication to scientific research with strong self-motivation.
• Experience in lab mouse handling is required.
• Experience in high-throughput and/or single cell sequencing data analysis is preferred.

 

Primary Location

Location R

 

Schedule

Full time

 

Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Department

Pulmonary Biology Division Dir

 

Employee Status

Regular

 

FTE

1

 

Weekly Hours

40

About Us

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• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 

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