Post Doctoral Researcher

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off including sick and vacation time

State retirement plan with employer contributions

Job summary

Ohio State University is looking for two Post Doctoral Researchers to join the College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves managing and executing research studies focusing on paramyxoviruses, pneumoviruses, and coronaviruses. Successful candidates must have a doctoral degree in an appropriate field such as virology or microbiology, and will contribute to publishable scientific knowledge on infectious diseases. The position offers full-time hours with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in virology, microbiology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, vaccinology, public health, biochemistry, veterinary sciences or other related fields.
• Desired qualifications include a doctoral degree in virology, veterinary science, vaccinology, epidemiology, or public health.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute research studies in molecular biology.
• Contribute to publishable research in infectious diseases.
• Develop animal models to understand virology and virotherapy.

Skills

Virology

Microbiology

Epidemiology

Infectious diseases

Vaccinology

Public health

Biochemistry

Veterinary Sciences

Education

Doctoral degree in relevant fields

Job description

Post Doctoral Researcher page is loaded## Post Doctoral Researcherlocations: Columbus Campustime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R149107Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these .**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Post Doctoral Researcher## Department:Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary BiosciencesThe College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University is seeking applications for two Post Doctoral Researchers. The successful candidates will manage and execute research studies to result in a series of publishable contributions to knowledge which answer important questions in the field of molecular biology of paramyxoviruses, pneumoviruses, and coronaviruses; represent an important contribution to the validation or modification of scientific theory or methodology relating to the topic area; result in important scientific knowledge; and are definitive of a specific topic area. The candidates will also accomplish other duties as assigned. ## Additional Information:**Minimum Qualifications:** Doctoral degree in virology, microbiology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, vaccinology, public health, biochemistry, veterinary sciences or other related fields.**Desired Qualifications:**Doctoral degree in virology, veterinary science, vaccinology, epidemiology, or public health.**Working Conditions:**This position will involve experimental approaches to understanding the biology of coronaviruses, paramyxoviruses, and pneumoviruses, understanding vaccine candidates and therapeutics for infectious diseases. It will also involve developing animal models to understand virology and virotherapy. ## Location:Goss Laboratory (0180)## Position Type:Term (Fixed Term)## Scheduled Hours:40## **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.***Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the .The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for ***you***.### Starting day one: Comprehensive benefits.give you options to take care of what matters most to *you* — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care.Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together.By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.