Post Doc Fellow, COM, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
 University of Cincinnati | |
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
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 United States, Ohio, Cincinnati | |
 Jul 24, 2025 | |
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Post Doc Fellow, COM, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success. Job Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a strong reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and advancing cutting-edge research that improves patient outcomes. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will assist the Principal Investigator in conducting and analyzing research, ensuring compliance with institutional research standards. This is a temporary research trainee appointment. Applications are invited for a Post-Doctoral Fellow position in the laboratory of Dr. Rajat Madan at the University of Cincinnati. Our laboratory has a broad interest in the host and pathogenic determinants of disease severity after Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). Current projects focus on:
This position offers training in mucosal immunology, microbiology, single-cell transcriptomics, and animal models of infection. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment and are expected to function well both independently and as part of a team. They will also be encouraged to mentor junior trainees in the lab. Essential Functions
Minimum Requirements
Doctoral degree in immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, computational biology, or a related field. Additional Qualifications Considered
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
The position involves both desk-based data analysis and laboratory bench work, including tissue culture and handling of biological specimens under BSL-2 conditions. Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include: 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 UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: 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 Additional Benefits Include:
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page athttps://www.uc.edu/careers.html UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here:https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources atjobs@uc.edu. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ:99426 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Post Doc Fellow, COM, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases Date:
Jul 24, 2025 Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US Facility:
Main Campus
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