Post Doctoral Scientist - Virology​/Immunology

Post Doctoral Scientist – Virology/Immunology
Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Dr. Zongdi Feng’s lab studies hepatitis virus life cycle and pathogenesis. HEV causes both acute and persistent infections in humans, resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. We study how HEV enters, replicates, and exits from the cell, and how it activates and counteracts the host immune responses to achieve a successful infection. The lab is also interested in understanding how other hepatotropic viruses such as HAV, HBV, HDV, and CMV infect hepatocytes and identifying common and unique virus‑host interactions and methods for intervention.

The lab embraces newer tools such as liver organoids and artificial intelligence to decipher complex biological processes. Read more at this link Zongdi Feng.

Conduct research, design experiments, analyze data, and present findings under the mentorship of an established RI principal investigator or Senior Research Scientists. Appointment is a maximum of 7 years in length.

• Design experiments, develop protocols, and conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
• Assist in the training and supervision of technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program.
• Record and analyze data generated by the research study. Assist in developing hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed.
• Assist with the preparation of scientific and technical papers for publication in peer‑reviewed journals. Present findings at local and national research forums.
• Collaborate with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University.
• Work toward research independence, preparing to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.

PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science, required.

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• Effective interpersonal skills required in interactions with scientists, physicians, and laboratory colleagues.
• Excellent laboratory technical skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Ability to proactively manage and drive projects.

Research experience from PhD program, required.

• OCCASIONALLY:
  Bend/twist, climb stairs/ladder, lifting/carrying 11‑20 lbs.
• FREQUENTLY: lifting/carrying 0‑10 lbs, standing, walking.
• CONTINUOUSLY: audible speech, color vision, computer skills, decision making, depth perception, flexing/extending of neck, hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, hearing acuity, interpreting data, peripheral vision, problem solving, reaching above shoulder, repetitive hand/arm use, seeing – far/near, sitting, squat/kneel.

Pressure in this position will vary depending on the workload. The workload will be heavy but manageable most of the time. Pressure may arise in the face of deadlines associated with research and manuscript writing.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet