Post Doctoral Researcher

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking two Post Doctoral Researchers in the College of Veterinary Medicine to lead and execute studies on the molecular biology of paramyxoviruses, pneumoviruses, and coronaviruses. This fixed-term, 40-hour per week position offers opportunities to publish significant findings and contribute to advancing virology research.

Successful candidates will perform experimental work, develop animal models, and collaborate across teams under the Goss Laboratory setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute research studies to produce publishable contributions addressing questions in molecular biology of paramyxoviruses, pneumoviruses and coronaviruses; contribute to validation/modification of scientific theory or methodology; perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Doctoral degree in virology or related fields

Doctoral degree in related disciplines

Job description

Job Title

Post Doctoral Researcher

Department

Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Biosciences

The 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.

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.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.