Post Doctoral Scholar- Neurology

Job Title

Post Doctoral Scholar – Neurology

Medicine | Neurology

We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in the Beirowski 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. The postdoctoral 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 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;

and 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. Successful completion of a background check is required.

Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre‑employment physical including a drug screen.

• Location:
  
  Biomedical Research Tower (0112)
• Position Type:
  Term (Fixed Term)
• Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  40 hours per week
• Shift: First Shift

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.