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Post Doc Fellow, Department of Radiation Oncology
Cincinnati, OH Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** Founded in 1819, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** embarks upon its third century - building on the past and defining the future by leading urban, public universities into a new era of innovation and impact through its strategic direction, Next Lives Here. Underscoring the power of creativity, ingenuity, invention and inclusion, what's Next will accelerate our unrivaled momentum, evidenced by eight straight years of record enrollment and rankings that include placement among America's top 100 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Home to a diverse student body of nearly 47,000 and more than 4,200 distinguished faculty, the university combines its Research 1 (Very High Research Activity) Carnegie Classification with a physical setting that The New York Times recently acclaimed as "the most ambitious campus design program in the country. JOB OVERVIEW The Sertorio Laboratory in the Department of Radiation Oncology at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to study several aspects (molecular response, immunology) of the biology of proton radiation in head and neck cancer and in different normal tissues. An exciting part of the work will focus on establishing novel patient derived 3D culture methodologies such as organoid or engineered tissue. The projects will take advantage of the newly built Cincinnati Proton Therapy Center where research using pencil beam technology is carried out in a replica of adjacent patient treatment rooms. Towards rapid translation, the fellows will be embedded in a team of clinicians and researchers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS *Conduct research experiments in a particular field within the pre-determined research scope and methodology. *Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research. *Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results. *Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing. *Keep informed of developments in field to maintain and enhance professional expertise. *Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed. *May teach techniques to others, train, and mentor junior research staff. *Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities. *Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members as well. *Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Doctoral Degree in the appropriate field or discipline, or the recognized terminal degree, or the equivalent foreign equivalent. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS CONSIDERED Preferred applicants will have experience in radiation biology or immunology and/or complex cell culture, flow cytometry, mouse experimentation, basics biochemistry and biomolecular technics. **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran. REQ: 64381 SF:LJN (OMJ) SF:RM SF:HEJ SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV |
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