Post Doctoral Scientist - Pediatric Cancer Research/T32 Training Program

at  Nationwide Childrens Hospital

NATIONWIDE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL T32 TRAINING PROGRAM IN BASIC AND TRANSLATIONAL PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY RESEARCH

We are seeking a Post-Doctoral Scientist in Pediatric Cancer Research. The overall goal of our program is to provide postdoctoral trainees with the requisite skills and expertise to develop into successful researchers focused on pediatric oncology. This position is an NIH T32 grant-sponsored position. The NIH T32 Program requires that the individual to be sponsored must be a citizen or a noncitizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of hire.
The successful applicant will be able to choose the best fit in terms of mentor and lab project from the available T32 mentors within our program. Alternatively, applicants may seek a different mentor provided that a T32 mentor agrees to co-mentor the post-doctoral trainee. The program supports trainees for two years. Support beyond that period will fall to the individual mentor and is not guaranteed.
Please refer to the NCH T32 program web site to see the list of approved faculty mentors: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/for-medical-professionals/education-and-training/fellowship-programs/t32-fellowship

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• This position is an NIH T32 grant-sponsored position. The NIH T32 Program requires that the individual to be sponsored must be a citizen or a noncitizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of hire.
• Candidates should have a Ph.D. or MD/PhD in a cancer biology or related field with a strong background in molecular biology, cell biology, or biochemistry.
• Demonstrate firm foundation in basic scientific principles, reproduce and/or develop assays to meet experimental needs, possess good hands in the lab.
• Interpret experimental data, troubleshoot protocols and adjust experimental design based on preliminary results.
• Communicate her/his thoughts well and keeps clear record of her/his experiments.
• In addition to her/his technical skills and good work ethic, be able to design and interpret experiments with minimal guidance.
• Read the literature of interest and demonstrate creative thinking.

• With guidance from a mentor, designs experiments, and develops protocols required to conduct productive research in pediatric cancer basic and/or translational research. After the study has been designed, performs the research work in accordance with the laboratory established protocols.
• Records and analyzes data generated by the research study and helps to plan future research endeavors.
• Prepares scientific and technical papers from the results of the research work. Publishes papers in appropriate refereed scientific journals. Presents findings at local (particularly research meetings) and national research forums.
• If appropriate, collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University and worldwide as needed.
• Actively participates in T32 training activities.
• This is considered a training position that is supported for two years on the T32. Support beyond that period falls to the individual mentor and is not guaranteed. The expectation is to advance beyond the level of Post Doc after five years.
• Works toward research independence. Prepares to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.