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Research Scientist, Department of Anesthesiology

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Mar 10, 2025
Research Scientist, Department of Anesthesiology 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, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "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, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, 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 nearly $1.8 billion. Job Overview The Department of Anesthesiology is hiring a full-time Research Scientist. This position will participate in the development and design of research projects, protocols and experiments related to pain and neuroscience. Specifically, the candidate will examine sympathetic regulation of neuroinflammation and pathological pain. Essential Functions Design, coordinate and conduct experimental neuroscience research procedures for the purpose of investigating mechanisms of pain using molecular, biochemical, and anatomical and/or behavioral approaches. Use surgical techniques to create rodent models of pain. Utilize techniques such as qPCR, IHC, RNA scope, single-cell RNA sequencing in pain and neuroscience research. Modify and adapt experimental protocols, techniques and procedures to specific project requirements. Prepare research results and written summaries of results in manuscript form for publications and in graphics form for presentation at research meetings and for grant proposals. Maintain and ensure compliance with regulatory protocols and records. May submit research proposals as principal investigator for intramural/extramural funding. Minimum Requirements PhD in neuroscience or related field Four years of postdoctoral training in neuroscience or related field, focusing on neuroinflammation using biochemical, anatomical, and behavioral approaches and surgical intervention. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Sitting - Continuously Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often Hearing, listening - Often Talking - Often Standing - Often Walking - Often Bending - Seldom Stooping - Seldom Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom Kneeling, squatting - Seldom Crouching - Seldom Crawling - Seldom Reaching overhead - Seldom Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ:98382 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Research Scientist, Department of Anesthesiology Date: Mar 10, 2025 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati Job Segment: Research Scientist, Scientific, Neurology, Pathology, Science, Research, Engineering, Healthcare