Job Description

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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.

About the Department

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 doctors and faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

The Department of Otolaryngology, a top-tier department, boasts world-renowned faculty and staff, and offers world-class research, teaching, and medical practice opportunities. We are proud to be writing the next chapter on Ear, Nose, and throat (ENT) care worldwide through leading -edge research and new treatments pioneered right here in Cincinnati.

Job Overview

The Laryngeal Biomechanics Lab at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team focused on the etiology of disease and disability related to the upper human airway. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research projects involving computational models, medical image data processing, and developing idealized and subject-specific computational models. They will also have the unique opportunity to work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. Responsibilities include publishing in peer-reviewed journals, assisting in grant writing, and supervising graduate students, providing a platform for comprehensive professional development.

Essential Functions

• Your role will be crucial in gathering and analyzing data and developing new ideas that promote our current research. Your contributions will be instrumental in shaping the direction and outcomes of our projects.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts, and presentations of research results.
• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and presentations; may assist in grant writing.
• Keep informed of developments in the field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
• May teach techniques to others and train and mentor junior research staff.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
• Actively seek career and research advice from the faculty supervisor and other faculty members.

Required Education

Doctoral Degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

Required Experience

• In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline.
• May require experience with specialized software programs. 

Additional Qualifications Considered

• We place a strong emphasis on a candidate's track record of applying fluid and solid mechanics via CFD/FSI modeling. This is a crucial aspect of the role and will significantly contribute to our research projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ideal candidate should have experience with LINUX, STAR-CCM+, ANSYS, Fluent, COMSOL, MATLAB, Simulink, and Python.
• Experience with parallel computing is a plus.

Application Information

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• A cover letter detailing their research experience and interests.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV).
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Copies of up to three relevant publications.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

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 .

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] . 

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About University of Cincinnati

HISTORY IN BRIEF - The University of Cincinnati is a public urban serving research institution that was founded in 1819 and today is one of the country’s largest universities offering more than 350 academic programs to more than 44,000 students. UC has many top ranked programs in areas such as Music and Arts, Medical and Human-Services, Criminal Justice and more. Located in an urban setting, UC is close to the heart of Cincinnati and allows easy access for students to enjoy all that the city offers. UC is also the alma mater of many notables such as President William Howard Taft; Albert Sabin, developer of the oral polio vaccine; Astronaut Neil Armstrong and Mary Weinberg, 2008 Olympic gold medalist. UC is classified as a Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Commission and is ranked as one of America’s top 35 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. UC jumped 17 spots in the U.S. News & World Report rankings in the past two years alone. In addition to being named a “green university” by Princeton Review, UC has been named one of the world’s most beautiful campuses by Forbes and Delta Sky magazines. Learn more at ... N STATEMENT - The University of Cincinnati serves the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. We are committed to excellence and diversity in our students, faculty, staff, and all of our activities. We provide an inclusive environment where innovation and freedom of intellectual inquiry flourish. Through scholarship, service, partnerships, and leadership, we create opportunity, develop educated and engaged citizens, enhance the economy and enrich our University, city, state and global community.

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