The University of Cincinnati is hiring a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, within Dr. Sarah Skuli’s Lab. This role is part of a basic and translational research laboratory dedicated to developing new therapeutic strategies for patients with myeloid malignancies, with a specific focus on TP53 mutations, metabolism, and the tumor microenvironment. As a mission-driven organization, UC is committed to positively transforming the community through scholarship and service.
What You'll Do
- Follow established research protocols and perform a wide range of laboratory experiments.
- Design new experiments in coordination with the Principal Investigator and troubleshoot or adjust protocols as needed.
- Maintain accurate, detailed records of all laboratory work.
- Interpret data, judge its validity, and perform statistical and graphical analysis.
- Operate standard laboratory equipment and troubleshoot technical problems.
- Maintain optimal protocol and assay accuracy through regular quality and safety checks.
- Perform mouse-based in vivo experiments.
- May assist in training other post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, and junior laboratory personnel.
- Assist in daily laboratory operations, including organization and cleanliness.
- Maintain an active role in laboratory meetings, presentations, and publications.
What We're Looking For
- A Doctoral Degree in a relevant field or discipline.
- Experience with routine wet-lab techniques including mammalian cell culture, molecular biology assays (DNA/RNA/protein extraction/quantification, PCR, qPCR, western blotting, cloning), flow cytometry/cell sorting, colorimetric/fluorometric assays, Seahorse analysis.
- Proficiency in basic data analysis using tools like Excel and GraphPad.
Nice to Have
- Experience analyzing bulk and single-cell RNA sequencing data.
- Familiarity with multi-omics datasets (metabolomics/lipidomics/proteomics) and the use of bioinformatics or statistical tools to integrate complex data.
Technical Stack
- R, Python, Seurat, DESeq2, Excel, GraphPad
Team & Environment
You will be working on-site within the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology Oncology, as a member of Dr. Sarah Skuli’s Lab.
Work Mode
This position requires full-time, onsite work at the University of Cincinnati.
The University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer.
