Post Doc Fellow, Environmental & Public Health Sciences, Immunology

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Job Title: Post Doc Fellow, Environmental & Public Health Sciences, Immunology

Posting Start Date: 8/14/26

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 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 $94 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 at uc.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

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff.

A full-time Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the Immunotoxicology laboratory of Jagjit Yadav, PhD, at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. The position is focused on immunology research to understand mechanisms of inflammation underlying hepatotoxicity/immunotoxicity and disease development. The focus is to understand mitochondria-toxicant interactions to investigate activation of inflammatory/fibrogenic pathways, using cell and animal models. The cellular models will involve use of in-vitro and ex-vivo cultures/co-cultures of structural/metabolic/immune cells as well as human organoids.

Essential Functions

• Conduct research experiments on inflammatory/fibrogenic mechanisms underlying interactions between immune cells and hepatic cells in response to dietary and toxic chemical/PFAS exposures.
• Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas in the use of immunological and molecular techniques, including but not limited to gene expression analysis, Western blot, reporter assays, Luminex, cell transfection, Immunophenotyping, flow cytometry, single-cell analysis, Seahorse analysis, lipidomics, among other cutting-edge approaches.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and other presentations of research results.
• Contribute to manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing.
• Keep informed of developments in the field of mitochondria-toxicant interactions to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
• Play an active role in seeking career and research advice from the faculty supervisor and other faculty members.
• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Prior to effective date of appointment a doctoral degree in immunology, molecular toxicology, or a related branch of life sciences.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Prior experience in immunological and molecular/signaling techniques
• Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience.

Application Process Information

Interested candidates may email their CV to yadavjs@ucmail.uc.edu

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

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:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

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