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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.
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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.
A full-time Postdoctoral Fellow position is available in the laboratory of Amit Bhattacharya, PhD in the Department of Environmental & Public Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine.
The incumbent will conduct research and/or analyze research data and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of the University of Cincinnati.
Essential Functions
- Conduct research experiments with the overall purpose of developing highly protective and safe firefighter coats.
- This research will involve the following: use force platform and wearable sensors to assess postural stability and gait mechanics among firefighters; participate in data collection during Live Burn testing and extrication and through interacting with co-investigators; use Bioharness sensors for measuring core body temperature and heart rate; administer consent forms; and use custom software to quantify postural stability and gait function.
- Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research with heat stress assessments for firefighters and construction workers.
- Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results for quantification of hyperthermal testing.
- Assist in writing, editing and reviewing manuscripts for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing.
- Engage in cell culture facility maintenance, including culture, feed, subculture, and measure of the growth and viability for cells, viruses, equipment, and supplies.
- Teach laboratory techniques through demonstration and feedback to other junior research staff.
- Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities. This includes attending professional lectures and seminars and reading published literature.
- Under supervision, conduct critical review of scientific literature and discuss scientific data with external researchers.
- Keep informed of developments in fields of biomechanics, cardiovascular and neuromuscular research to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
Required Education
Prior to effective date of appointment, Ph.D. in Public Health or related field.
Application Information
For additional information contact Dr. Amit Bhattacharya, Professor, Environmental and Public Health Sciences: bhattaat@uc.edu Lab site: http://med.uc.edu/eh/research/labs/eddi
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 Link) 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 at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
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