Post Doc Fellow, Cancer Biology

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH

ID: 7153755
Posted: June 7, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Job Overview
As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine 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.


Dr. Jiajie Diao at Department of Cancer Biology currently has one NIH-funded postdoctoral position available. More information about our research can be found at https://www.diaojj.net. This position will support the University’s mission and commitment to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff and all our activities. This position is a temporary appointment as a research trainee.



The main research project is to study the role of alpha-synuclein in regulating SNARE-mediated membrane fusion. We use reconstituted systems with recombinant proteins for in vitro analysis. Particular emphasis is on mechanistic studies using transient kinetic methods (fluorescence) as well as thermodynamic (equilibrium binding and isothermal titration calorimetry), single-molecule fluorescence and structural (x-ray crystallography & electron microscope) approaches.

Essential Functions
Conduct research experiments in a particular field within the pre-determined research scope and methodology.
Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research.
Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results.
Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing.
Keep informed of developments in field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed.
May teach techniques to others, train, and mentor junior research staff.
Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members as well.
Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Minimum Requirements
Doctoral Degree in Biophysics, Biochemistry, or a related field.

Additional Qualifications Considered
Strong expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology techniques, in particular protein expression, purification and characterization.