<p>Job Description</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Cincinnati Children's is:</p> <ul> <li>Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best children's hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years </li><li>Second Among All Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding </li><li>Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers (2025) , America's Best Employers for New Grads (2024) </li><li>One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune </li><li>Consistently certified as great place to work </li><li>A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability </li><li>Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) </li></ul> <p>Expected Starting Salary Range: - Commensurate with experience</p> <p>The ZY Chen laboratory at Cincinnati Children's Hospital seeks a postdoctoral research fellow. The Chen lab aims to understand epigenetic reprogramming by studying:</p> <ul> <li>Chromatin dynamics and functions during the parental-to-zygotic transition </li><li>Key factors required for totipotency acquisition </li><li>The biological significance of retrotransposon expression dynamics in early development </li></ul> <p>MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments, and analyze the data. </li><li>Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques. Implement this knowledge in the Division/Department. </li><li>Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings. </li><li>Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants. </li><li>Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature, and seminars. </li><li>Attend required Cincinnati Children's training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all policies and procedures. </li><li>Perform other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED</p> <ul> <li>Ph.D. in related discipline, MD, or equivalent required. </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED SKILLS: Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrate attention to detail, strong organizational skills, supervisory ability, and an innovative approach to experimental design. Computer literate and working knowledge of software applications (word processing, spreadsheet, and database). Analytical ability sufficient to compare data; mathematical ability sufficient to perform algebraic calculations and statistical analysis. Ability to synthesize information and to create and deal with new situations by applying past experiences. Expressed willingness to teach others and share results. Capable of meeting time demands necessary to execute experiments.</p> <p>Market Leading Benefits Including*:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Medical coverage starting day 1 of employment. View employee benefits here.</p> </li><li> <p>Competitive retirement plans</p> </li><li> <p>Tuition reimbursement for continuing education</p> </li><li> <p>Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners</p> </li><li> <p>Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs</p> </li><li> <p>Referral bonus program for current staff!</p> </li><li> <p>Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group</p> </li><li> <p>Physical and mental health wellness programs</p> </li><li> <p>Relocation assistance available for qualified positions</p> </li><li> <p>Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type</p> </li></ul> <p>Primary Location</p> <p>Location S</p> <p>Schedule</p> <p>Full time</p> <p>Shift</p> <p>Day (United States of America)</p> <p>Department</p> <p>DB - Chen</p> <p>Employee Status</p> <p>Regular</p> <p>FTE</p> <p>1</p> <p>Weekly Hours</p> <p>40</p> <p>Comprehensive job description provided upon request.</p> <p>Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability</p>