Post Doc Fellow, Hoxworth Blood Center Research, Wang Laboratory
University of Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH
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Post Doc Fellow, Hoxworth Blood Center Research, Wang Laboratory
@ University of CincinnatiPost Doc Fellow, Hoxworth Blood Center Research, Wang Laboratory
About the job
The University of Cincinnati is a top public research university with a focus on impactful programs. The Program Manager oversees program design, implementation, and staff supervision, fostering student success and community engagement. Role involves policy, budget, and collaboration within a vibrant academic environment.
Requirements
- Program management experience
- Design and develop programs
- Supervision of staff
- Budget management
- Stakeholder collaboration
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 7+ years relevant work
- Effective communication skills
- Leadership ability
- Organizational skills
Full job description
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati
Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
Job Overview
Hoxworth Blood Center (HBC), University of Cincinnati, was founded in 1938 and serves more than 30 hospitals in 18 counties in Southwestern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Southeastern Indiana. Annually, Hoxworth collects more than 100,000 units of blood from local donors to help save the lives of patients in area hospitals. Hoxworth Blood Center: Saving Lives Close to Home. HBC is located within the College of Medicine and is the only Regional Blood Center owned and operated by a University in United States.
The Hoxworth Division of Research, is recruiting for a full-time (100 % FTE) Post Doc Fellow position in the laboratory of Dr. Xuefeng Wang, at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. Within Wang's lab, there is a strong commitment to nurturing lab members' growth and development. Three out of five postdoctoral alumni from Wang's lab have successfully secured faculty positions, highlighting our dedication to cultivating academic careers.
The successful candidate will join a team to conduct research in the study of cell mechanobiology and enzymology, with an emphasis in the biomechanical behaviors of blood cells, immune cells, and cancer cells. Using cutting-edge biosensors and microfluidics, the researcher will delve into understanding cellular forces during critical processes such as cell adhesion, platelet aggregation, and macrophage-mediated phagocytosis. The appointed postdoctoral researcher will be responsible for either developing new methods or exploring biomedical applications within this captivating realm of mechanobiology.
Essential Functions
- Conduct research experiments in the field of cell mechanobiology, with an emphasis on blood cells such as platelets, monocytes, and T cells.
- Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research.
- Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results.
- Keep informed of developments in field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
- Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed.
- 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.
Required Education
- PhD in biology, biomedicine, biochemistry, biophysics, bioengineering, or related field.
Required Experience
- In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline.
- May require experience with specialized software programs.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Experience in cell culture, common cell biology assays, fluorescence microscopy and image analysis.
- Good communication and writing skills.
- Prior experience in the studies of platelets, neutrophils or macrophages.
- Prior experience in biosensor/microfluidics development.
Application Information
Interested individuals should complete an online application and submit:
- Curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for three references.
For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Xuefeng Wang, Associate Professor, Research Division, Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, via email at: xuefeng.wang@uc.edu
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
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