Postdoc Scholar

Job Title

Postdoc Scholar

Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Biosciences

Goss Laboratory (0180)

Term (Fixed Term)

40
Shift: First Shift

A laboratory offering state-of-the-art equipment and core facilities within the College of Veterinary Medicine at the Infectious Diseases Institute, The Ohio State University, is seeking a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher to work on an NIH-funded project. This researcher will investigate the pathogenic mechanisms of a group of vector-borne obligatory intracellular bacteria that cause emerging zoonoses. The candidates will utilize in vitro and in vivo experimental models (e.g. ticks and mice) to study novel Type IV secretion effectors and other bacterial factors in human and tick cells, and will be tasked to identify and characterize functions of bacterial proteins and host cell molecules and signaling pathways.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret research data.
• Assist in the preparation of research papers for publication and presentation at national and international conferences.
• Perform critical analysis of literature relevant to research projects.
• Coordinate laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers and graduate students.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

PhD in cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, or a related discipline.

• A strong publication record, problem solving ability, and organizational skills.
• Advanced molecular, cellular, and microbiological research techniques and various sterile procedures, including Western blot, RT-qPCR, ELISA, molecular cloning and protein purification for studying protein-protein interactions, cell culture, and use of advanced microscopy and morphometric techniques.
• Experience of working with obligatory intracellular bacteria is desirable.
• Laboratory mice experience, including tissue and blood sample collection, will be preferred.

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.