Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Circadian and Sensory Integration (Fernandez)

The Fernandez Lab at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is currently seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join our team and contribute to cutting-edge research in neuroscience. The main goal of our research is unraveling the mechanisms underlying light perception, development, and brain plasticity. Qualifications Has a strong background in neuroscience or a related field. Is enthusiastic about taking on exciting new projects. Holds a doctoral degree in a relevant field. Has experience with precise tools for tracing neuronal circuits. Has techniques for measuring neuronal activity (fiber photometry, EEG, optogenetics). Has a good understanding of genetic mouse lines. Has experience in behavioral tests for assessing circadian, sleep, cognitive, and affective responses in rodents. Major Duties and Responsibilities Develop the skills and knowledge (critical thinking and analysis of data, devising specific aims, long‑term project planning and experimental design) to become an independent scientist. Design, execute, and record laboratory experiments; analyze data, which may affect decisions regarding future patient care. Research and improve current methods and evaluate innovative techniques; protocol and assay accuracy by conducting regular quality and reproducibility checks; implement knowledge in the Division/Department; troubleshoot and correct erroneous results or problems with laboratory equipment. Discuss relevant insights about experimental results with faculty and provide useful recommendations and analysis. Present research at laboratory meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and meetings; develop skills to critically review and discuss data being presented. Draft, write, and edit scientific reports, papers, journal articles, abstracts, and grants. Progressively increase responsibilities with mentorship of research staff and fiscal administration. Maintain currency in the field through continuing education, literature, and seminars; be an active participant in intellectual discussions with PI and other faculty, trainees, and research staff; solicit feedback on career trajectory from PI, mentoring committee and others who can provide coaching and insight. Attend required Cincinnati Children’s training sessions and ensure regulatory compliance with all institutional (i.e. Infection Control, ORCRA and others as applicable) policies and procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications PhD/MD or equivalent. Location Location R Schedule Full time Shift Day (United States of America) Department Ophthalmology Employee Status Regular Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1 Weekly Hours 40 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Cincinnati Children's