ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - Director, Laboratory for Specialized Clinical Studies
- Employer
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital
- Location
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Salary
- Commensurate with experience
- Closing date
- Dec 16, 2021
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Biology, Immunology
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Faculty
- Organization Type
- Healthcare/Hospital
The Division of Infectious Diseases at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital seeks a pathology-trained microbiologist and expert leader to direct the Laboratory for Specialized Clinical Studies (LSCS). The LSCS is a clinical trials-focused laboratory that has pioneered the design and application of immune assays in support of numerous vaccine trials and epidemiologic studies.
Studies include:
- Vaccine studies performed by the NIH and its Vaccine Testing and Evaluation Unit (VTEU)
- The Gamble Vaccine Research Program at CCHMC
- Epidemiologic studies- including large cohort studies underway for the CDC and NIH, which are focused on respiratory and enteric pathogens
Desired Experience:
- PCR
- ELISA
- Multiplex assays
- Neutralization assays
- Other immune assays
Director Expectations:
- Maintain CLIA and CAP certification of the laboratory
- Enable innovative clinical trials designs through close interactions with multiple investigators
- Design new assays in support of clinical studies as the needs arise
- Have an understanding of major federal, industry, and foundation sources of funding
- Skills in manuscript preparation and publication
- Supervise an outstanding group of research assistants and research associates in the evaluation of human trials samples including processing and testing
This is a faculty position offered to outstanding PhD or MD candidates at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level. Individuals with specific research interests that overlap with the interests of the LSCS, including those working in the area of influenza biology and immunology, are encouraged to apply.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send CV and Cover Letter to:
Paul Spearman, MD, Director, Professor
Division of Infectious Diseases
Department of Pediatrics
c/o Nathan Gohlke, Senior Physician Faculty Recruiter
Email: Nathan.Gohlke@cchmc.org
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