Research Scientist, Internal Medicine, Division of Immunology

Research Scientist

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Immunology, Allergy& Rheumatology

The University of Cincinnati is a premier, public, urban research university; ranked as one of America’s top 26 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. U.S. News has ranked UC in the Top Tier of America’s Best Colleges. The Chronicle of Higher Education calls UC a research heavyweight . Forbes, Delta Sky and Travel + Leisure magazines have named UC one of the most beautiful campuses. #HottestCollegeInAmerica

UC is one of the largest employers in the Cincinnati region, employing over 15,000 full time and part time faculty, staff and student workers.

The College of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Immunology, Allergy & Rheumatology, is currently accepting applications for a full-time, research scientist position.

Essential Function

The Research Scientist will participate in the development and design of research projects, protocols and experiments on various topics. Modify and adapt experimental protocols, techniques and procedures to specific project requirements. Design, coordinate and conduct experimental procedures. Prepare research results and written summaries of results in manuscript form for publications and in graphics form for presentation at research meetings and for grant proposals. Maintain and ensure compliance with regulatory protocols and records.

Primary Duties

• Modify and adapt experimental protocols, techniques and procedures to specific project requirements.
• Design, coordinate and conduct experimental procedures.
• Prepare research results and written summaries of results in manuscript form for publications and in graphics form for presentation at research meetings and for grant proposals.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with regulatory protocols and records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate related discipline and three (3) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• A Master’s degree in an appropriate related scientific or other relevant discipline may be substituted for up to one year of the required work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. degree in Immunology or an appropriate related discipline and three (3) years of related professional research experience in immunology.
• Two years of experience in experimental laboratory work in Type 1 Diabetes (either human or animal diabetes) or experimental experience in autoimmune liver or biliary disease, or other autoimmune models is preferred.
• Experience with experimental studies of pancreatic islets or liver infiltrating lymphocytes is beneficial.

The University of Cincinnati, 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).

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Veteran/Disabled.

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