Developmental Biology - Instructor

Primary Location

Location R

Department

DB - Wells

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40

FTE

1

Employee Status

Regular

For over three decades, researchers in the Division of Developmental Biology at Cincinnati Children's have pioneered groundbreaking discoveries that provide insight into fundamental mechanisms of development, with an end goal of using these discoveries to advance patient care and lead to novel treatments and therapies with improved outcomes.

As a national referral site and recognized leader in clinical care and research, our mission is to enhance child health through the discovery of cellular, molecular and genetic mechanisms controlling embryonic development. We use those findings to determine how disruptions in these processes contribute to disease and inform the development of new treatments and therapies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research - Design, implement and execute state of the art research. Conduct research both independently and collaboratively that is often dependent upon or associated with other ongoing research projects, or is service related.

• Training and Education - Mentor technicians, students and fellows in academic skills. Promote interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships and encourage team concepts. Provide direction to students and residents, fellows and other health care professionals in research and professional conduct. Ability to teach research protocol and methodology to medical students and residents, and fellows. Attend and participate in lectures, seminars, presentations, and conferences within the division as well as multi-disciplinary conferences. Participate in national conferences either as an official attendee or a presenter. May implement knowledge to patient care plans and procedures. Abide by the continuing education goals of the department. Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars. Implement this knowledge into the Division and/or Department.

• Scholarly Activity - Write and publish peer reviewed manuscripts that are competitive for the best journals. Write and submit competitive grant proposals for additional extramural funding. Present the data at important national meetings. Publish and/or co-author findings and conclusions resulting from research in a timely fashion. Presents findings internally. May assist in the design and implementation of programs which evaluates the efficacy of treatment. May assist in obtaining funding from outside sources for research and teaching programs.

• Regulatory Compliance - Maintain currency in all departmental policies, procedures and standards. Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars. Implement this knowledge into Divisional structure. Maintain compliance as required by CCHMC policy. Understand, adhere to and model Core Standards as defined organizationally and specifically within the department/unit. Is compliance with policies and procedures regarding the handling of confidential information as defined by CCHMC's mission and applicable laws and regulations. Ensure orientation, in-service training and continuing education according to CCHMC guidelines.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree Doctor of Philosophy OR Doctor of Medicine OR the equivalent

• May require prior postdoctoral experience in specific research area

• Instructor faculty appointment or eligibility

• Preferred: 3+ years of postdoctoral experience in the specific research area

About Us

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.

Cincinnati Children's is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10  best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years

• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

• Recognized as one of America's Best Large Employers  (2025), America's Best Employers for New Grads (2025)

• One of the nation's America's Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune

• Consistently certified as great place to work

• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability

• Magnet designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation-Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That's why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we're creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future-for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

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