Job Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) 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.
In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Anesthesiology is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?
The laboratory of Dr. Zhang in the Department of Anesthesiology is hiring a full-time Research Assistant Professor in a highly collaborative team and a vibrant pain research center that performs cutting edge neuroscience and pain research. The laboratory integrates in vivo/in vitro electrophysiology, in vivo/in vitro calcium imaging, and molecular genetics to understand neurological mechanisms of pain. The laboratory is also interested in clinical research on pain.
Essential Functions
- Assist the PI in the development and implementation of research projects, data collection and analysis for grant and paper submission, write and submit papers.
- Other duties associated with this position are contributions to the intellectual environment of the lab by participating in lab meetings, relevant journal clubs, attending seminars, and training students and fellows.
Minimum Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, biology, or related biomedical science field with at least 3 years post-doctoral training experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- The candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Extensive knowledge in neuroscience and experience with rodent models are prerequisites.
- A background in clinical research and/or experience with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes is advantageous.
- Animal behavioral testing, animal surgical skills, and prior experience in manuscript and grant writing are ideal.
Application Information
Questions related to this position should be sent to Dr. Jun-Ming Zhang, Professor & Vice Chair, Endowed Chair in Anesthesia Research & Education, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Cincinnati (jun-ming.zhang@uc.edu).
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate’s experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
