Post Doc Fellow, Biology, Lander Lab, College of Arts and Sciences
 University of Cincinnati | |
parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
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 United States, Ohio, Cincinnati | |
 Aug 19, 2025 | |
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Post Doc Fellow, Biology, Lander Lab, College of Arts and Sciences Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,000 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 350,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $88.8 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more atuc.edu. 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
We are looking for a Post-Doc to join our molecular parasitology team in the Lander laboratory under the supervision of Noelia Lander (https://homepages.uc.edu/~landerlab/wordpress/) at the University of Cincinnati. The post-doctoral trainee will be performing functional analysis of proteins involved in cell signaling in Trypanosoma cruzi. Dr. Lander's recent funded NIH grant involves multi-disciplinary studies, and includes genetic manipulation of trypanosomes, phenotypic analyses of mutant cell lines, mammalian cell culture, proteomic and transcriptomic analyses, enzymatic activity, and state-of-the-art microscopy techniques, among other approaches to investigate cell signaling mechanisms in trypanosomatids. We have extensive experience in genome editing and cell signaling in T. cruzi (https://researchdirectory.uc.edu/p/landernm). This position offers an excellent opportunity to learn and apply cellular and molecular biology techniques. Qualified candidate should be able to work independently as well as in a group environment. The post-doc will train in avibrant and nationally recognized academic setting. Prospective candidates should have Ph.D. in Cellular Biology, Genetics, Biology, Microbiology or related field. Although it is not mandatory, the ideal candidate should have experience in basic molecular biology, cellular biology, and biochemistry techniques, cell culture and bioinformatics. The intended start date, though flexible, is November 1st, 2025 - January 1st, 2026. Essential Functions
Required Education
Doctoral Degree in the appropriate field or discipline, or the recognized terminal degree Required Experience
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.uc.edu. To apply, submit a cover letter with a brief description of your research experience, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references. (Please email documents to Dr. Lander as well). For more information about the Lander lab and what we do, visit https://homepages.uc.edu/~landerlab/wordpress/. For more information regarding the position, please contact Dr. Noelia Lander (landernm@ucmail.uc.edu) 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:99638 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Post Doc Fellow, Biology, Lander Lab, College of Arts and Sciences Date:
Aug 18, 2025 Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US Facility:
Main Campus
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