Description:

The Azouz Lab has exciting projects with clinical relevance and is looking to hire talented and motivated postdoctoral research fellows! We work in a stimulating and friendly environment with cutting edge techniques, performing basic, translational and clinical science.

Research projects include\:

• Developing therapeutic peptides for the treatment of allergic diseases in collaboration with a pharmaceutical company.
• Deciphering the molecular mechanism by which SARS-CoV-2 exploit host cells and developing intervention methods to block SARS-CoV-2 infectivity.
• Understanding how environmental factors promote molecular mechanisms that elicit long-lasting adaptive immune responses.
• Developing drug delivery platforms.

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.

Cincinnati Children’s Research and Training at a Glance\:

• Among the top in NIH funding for pediatric research institutions
• Over 1.4 million square feet of research laboratory space
• 900+ scientists conducting basic, translational, and clinical research
• Over 2000 publications annually in top-tier journals
• Access to Employee Resource Groups and Mentorship programs
• Postdocs have gone on to careers in academia, biotech, pharma, teaching etc.

Learn more about the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.

Compensation and Benefits\:

• Postdoctoral Research Fellows and Associates are eligible for\:
  • Group Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Benefits for Eligible Hires

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE\:

Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).