Post Doc Fellow, Environmental & Public Health Sciences, Immunology

About the Role

A full-time Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the Immunotoxicology laboratory of Jagjit Yadav, PhD, at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The position is focused on immunology research to understand mechanisms of inflammation underlying hepatotoxicity/immunotoxicity and disease development, specifically mitochondria-toxicant interactions to investigate activation of inflammatory/fibrogenic pathways, using cell and animal models. Cellular models will involve use of in-vitro and ex-vivo cultures/co-cultures of structural/metabolic/immune cells as well as human organoids.

Essential Functions

• Conduct research experiments on inflammatory/fibrogenic mechanisms underlying interactions between immune cells and hepatic cells in response to dietary and toxic chemical/PFAS exposures
• Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas in the use of immunological and molecular techniques, including but not limited to gene expression analysis, Western blot, reporter assays, Luminex, cell transfection, Immunophenotyping, flow cytometry, single-cell analysis, Seahorse analysis, lipidomics, among other cutting-edge approaches
• Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and other presentations of research results
• Contribute to manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing
• Keep informed of developments in the field of mitochondria-toxicant interactions to maintain and enhance professional expertise
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities
• Play an active role in seeking career and research advice from the faculty supervisor and other faculty members
• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed

Minimum Requirements

• Prior to effective date of appointment, a doctoral degree in immunology, molecular toxicology, or a related branch of life sciences

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Prior experience in immunological and molecular/signaling techniques

Benefits

• 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: 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
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

Application Process

Interested candidates may email their CV to yadavjs@ucmail.uc.edu.