Postdoctoral Scholar

Overview

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We are inviting applications for 2 postdoctoral positions in our laboratory at The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Department of Neurology & Neuroscience Research Institute. Our lab focuses on axon-glia interactions and on how glial metabolism regulates axon integrity and myelination (e.g., Nature Neuroscience, PMID ; Nature Neuroscience, PMID ; PNAS, PMID ). Examples for current projects are in vivo and in vitro mechanistic studies on how metabolic perturbations in oligodendrocytes result in compromised axon integrity, and research on metabolic adaptations in Schwann cells/oligodendrocytes that support the survival of injured axons.

The Post Doctoral Researcher will pursue specialized research training, education and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor in the Department of Neurology; plan, design and execute experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the assigned research lab; collect and analyzes data for research sponsored by appropriate agencies and Institutions; identify and select problems to be studied; develop and troubleshoot new experimental techniques and protocols;

attend research seminars; contribute to manuscript preparation and support technical writing; participate in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding; perform additional duties as assigned.

• Plan, design and execute experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the assigned research lab.
• Collect and analyze data for research sponsored by appropriate agencies and Institutions.
• Identify and select problems to be studied; develop and troubleshoot new experimental techniques and protocols.
• Attend research seminars; contribute to manuscript preparation and support technical writing.
• Participate in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding; perform additional duties as assigned.

Applicants should have demonstrated outstanding performance throughout their previous studies with their own publications. The successful candidate should hold a PhD in biomedical sciences with less than 3 years of prior post-doctoral experience, be highly motivated, and show good communication skills. Strong language and writing skills are important. Doctoral degree in Biological Sciences required;
Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

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Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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.