POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW (Nassar) - Drug Discovery

Expected Starting Salary Range: - Commensurate with experience

Dr. Nicolas Nassar is seeking a Postdoctoral research Fellow to join his laboratory in the Division of Experimental Hematology and Cancer Biology - Drug Discovery program. Duties include: studying the regulation and the targeting by small molecule inhibitors of the RAC activator VAV3 using in vivo, cellular, biochemical and/or structural approaches. Motivated applicants with biochemical, molecular and cellular expertise are encouraged to apply. Applicants with expertise in structural biology are also encouraged to apply.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments, and analyze the data.

• Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques. Implement this knowledge in the Division/Department.

• Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings.

• Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants.

• Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars.

• Attend required Cincinnati Children’s training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Required:

• Ph.D. in related discipline, MD, or equivalent required.

Preferred:

Motivated applicants with biochemical, molecular, cellular and rodent handling expertise are encouraged to apply. Applicants with expertise in structural biology are also encouraged to apply.

 

Primary Location

Location S

 

Schedule

Full time

 

Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Department

EHCB - Drug Discovery Program

 

Employee Status

Regular

 

FTE

1

 

Weekly Hours

40

About Us

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