Post Doctoral Scholar, Chronic Brain Injury Program

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic research team focused on understanding the intricate mechanisms of pain sensation at a leading medical center. This role offers the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research, utilizing advanced techniques such as mouse genetics and two-photon imaging. Ideal candidates will have a doctoral degree and a passion for neuroscience or cellular molecular biology. You will contribute to groundbreaking studies, collaborate with experts in the field, and play a vital role in manuscript preparation and grant applications. If you are driven by scientific inquiry and innovation, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in advanced molecular biology and cellular techniques.
• Strong background in mouse genetics and behavioral analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute complex experiments in the research lab.
• Collect and analyze data for research projects and grant applications.

Skills

Mouse Genetics

Mouse Behavior

Two-Photon Imaging

RNA-Sequencing/Analysis

Cancer Biology

Education

Doctoral Degree in Neuroscience

Doctoral Degree in Cellular Molecular Biology

Tools

Cell Culture

Viral Production

Tissue Harvest

Immunofluorescence

Confocal Microscopy

Immunohistochemistry

Microdissection

Computerized Image Analysis

Job description

Post Doctoral Scholar position in the laboratory of Hiroki Taniguchi Ph.D.

Research focus is on understanding the molecular, cellular, and circuit mechanisms underlying cortical regulation of pain sensation in a physiological state as well as a pathological state induced by cancer and injury. We are particularly interested in the role of cortical inhibitory circuits in pain sensation. To address these questions, we employ mouse genetics, molecular biology, virology, genomics, imaging techniques, and behavioral analysis. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who have experiences in mouse genetics, mouse behavior, two-photon imaging, RNA-sequencing/analysis, and cancer biology.

Plans, designs and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the assigned research lab; performs advanced molecular biology and cellular techniques and procedures such as cell culture, viral production, tissue harvest, tissue sectioning and staining [immunofluorescence (confocalmicroscopy) and immunohistochemistry], microdissection, solution preparation and microscopy, andcomputerized image analysis; performs two-photon imaging and/or behavioral analysis with small animal surgery(mice);collects and analyzes data for research sponsored by appropriate agencies and Institutions; identifies and selects problems to be studied; develops and troubleshoots new experimental techniques and protocols; attends research seminars; contributes to manuscript preparation and supports technical writing; participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding; performs additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Doctoral degree in neuroscience or cellular molecular biology field required.

Applications should include (1) A complete CV with a publication list, experimental skills, contact information, and 3 references, (2) A research summary, and (3) A cover letter explaining your interest in the position.