Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Alenghat lab

Primary Location Location S Department Immunobiology Shift Day (United States of America) Schedule Full time Weekly Hours 40 FTE 1 Employee Status Regular The Alenghat lab has an opening for a highly motivated, creative postdoctoral scientist with an interest in epigenetics, host-microbe interactions, and the intestine. We are studying interactions with the microbiota and molecular pathways that regulate how intestinal microbes impact mucosal and metabolic homeostasis, and chronic diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease. Recent Ph.D. candidates who are curious and passionate about scientific discovery and have expertise in molecular biology, mouse handling, and intestinal physiology/mucosal immunology are encouraged to apply. Experience with bioinformatics and/or gnotobiotics is also desirable. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Develop the skills and knowledge (critical thinking and analysis of data, devising specific aims, long-term project planning and experimental design) to become an independent scientist * Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments, and analyze data, which may affect decisions regarding future patient care. * Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques. protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks. Implement this knowledge in the Division/Department. Troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment. * Discuss relevant insights about experimental results with Faculty and provide useful recommendations and analysis. * Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings. Develop skills to critically review and discuss data being presented. * Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants. * Progressively increasing responsibilities with mentorship of research staff and fiscal administration * Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars. Be an active participant in the process through intellectual discussions with PI and other faculty, trainees and research staff. Solicit feedback on career trajectory from PI, mentoring committee and others who can provide coaching and insight. * Attend required Cincinnati Children's training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all institutional (i.e. Infection Control, ORCRA and others as applicable) policies and procedures * Perform other duties as assigned. Required: * PhD/MD or equivalent About Us At Cincinnati Children's, we come to work with one goal: to make children's health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children's. Cincinnati Children's is: * Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years * Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding * Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025) * One o