Über diese POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW (Nassar) - Drug Discovery Stelle bei Cincinnati Children's
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
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