Post-Doctoral Scholar

Job Title

Post-Doctoral Scholar

Medicine | IM Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

Term (Fixed Term)

40

First Shift

• Design, support and conduct detailed complex scientific studies as a subject expert on one or more phases of the project(s).
• Prepare and present seminars, talks or lectures to disseminate research results.
• Assist in management of project phases and selection of key research personnel including undergraduate and graduate students.
• Coordinate with collaborating research staff and provide input on research methods and procedures necessary to achieve desired goals.
• Advise students in analysis and interpretation of research data; extract, analyze and present research data.
• Coordinate analysis of research findings and prepare detailed summaries for submission to sponsoring agencies.
• Develop research designs and procedures for data analysis on the project(s); write, edit and approve progress reports, technical reports and journal articles.
• Edit grant proposals and draft IRB documents for submission; assist in establishing relationships with potential sponsors and submitting proposals to government and private agencies.

A doctoral degree in molecular biology, cellular biology or biomedical sciences is required by the start date.

Experience in basic science, cellular biology, or molecular biology research is required.

• Strong analytical skills with in vitro and in vivo experimental design and execution.
• Expertise in immunology including multi‑color flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, and molecular biology techniques such as qPCR and Western blot analysis.
• Experience analyzing large and complex data sets.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with human specimens is desired but not required.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section , Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with opportunities to develop intellectual skills; honor free speech and lawful assembly; create a community respectful of autonomy and diverse opinions; treat all faculty, staff and students fairly and with equality of opportunity in race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.