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Job Overview
The P&G Digital Accelerator@UC is seeking a motivated PhD toxicologist or pharmacologist with expertise in transcriptomics for a 24-month post-doctoral position partnering with faculty and staff from the University of Cincinnati and members of the P&G Human Safety team. In this role the candidate will help drive the independent design of cell-based transcriptomics experiments to meet project needs, integrating their work with existing in vitro and in vivo data to support consumer chemical safety assessments across multiple P&G businesses.
Essential Functions
- This research will use cutting-edge techniques leveraging automation and high-throughput methods to generate high-quality and large datasets providing novel insights into improving predictability of in vitro assays for consumer safety of P&G chemicals. The postdoc would have access to and leverage existing transcriptomics data generated for similar chemicals across multiple cell types.
- Experimental design, provide guidance in experimental execution, data analysis, and statistical quality control.
Required Education
PhD in Toxicology, Pharmacology, Pathology, or related life science fields
Required Experience
- Capable of independently designing and overseeing the execution of experiments, data interpretation, and identifying appropriate follow-up strategies. Comfort with production, analysis, and interpretation of large datasets.
- Strong experimental design and troubleshooting.
- Data analysis and quality control.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Excellent project management and teamwork skills. Ability to multitask and work within timelines.
- Ability to resolve key project hurdles and assumptions by effectively utilizing available information and technical expertise.
- Demonstrated scientific writing skills and strong communication skills.
- Global mindset to thrive in a diverse culture and environment.
- Familiarity with interpretation of large transcriptomic datasets.
- Experience with high-throughput or automated cell-based assays.
- Familiarity with computational data analysis methods.
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
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