Post Doctoral Scholar- Microbial Infection and Immunity

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

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a researcher to study mechanisms of cell death and plasma membrane repair during infection and inflammation. The ideal candidate will have an MD, PhD, or MD/PhD, with skills in cellular and molecular biology, and a proficiency in advanced imaging techniques.

The role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, writing publications, and contributing to grant proposals. Exceptional collaboration skills in a multidisciplinary environment are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to interact in a highly multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience with cellular biology, molecular biology, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, live-cell imaging, and flow cytometry.
• Experience with animal handling and husbandry.

Responsibilities

• Pursue research studying mechanisms controlling plasma membrane repair and cell death pathways during infection and inflammation.
• Design, conduct, and evaluate research experiments.
• Plan and execute advanced techniques in cellular biology, molecular biology, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, live‑cell imaging, and flow cytometry.

Skills

Interaction in multidisciplinary environment

Cellular biology

Molecular biology

Quantitative fluorescence microscopy

Live‑cell imaging

Flow cytometry

Animal handling and husbandry

Education

MD, PhD, or MD/PhD

Job description

Job Description

• Pursue research studying mechanisms controlling plasma membrane repair and cell death pathways during infection and inflammation under the guidance of a scientific mentor in the Department of Microbial Infection & Immunity.
• Design, conduct, and evaluate research experiments.
• Plan and execute advanced techniques in cellular biology, molecular biology, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, live‑cell imaging, and flow cytometry.
• Develop, adopt, and implement new laboratory methods.
• Analyze and interpret data, write research papers for publication.
• Perform scientific literature searches.
• Present research findings at local, national, or international scientific meetings.
• Apply for postdoctoral fellowships.
• Assist the PI with writing and submitting grant proposals to obtain extramural funding.
• Participate in journal clubs, laboratory meetings, and department seminars and activities.
• Assist with training of other lab members.

Minimum Education Required

• MD, PhD, or MD/PhD.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to interact in a highly multidisciplinary environment.
• Experience with cellular biology, molecular biology, quantitative fluorescence microscopy, live‑cell imaging, and flow cytometry.
• Experience with animal handling and husbandry.
• Successful completion of a background check required.
• Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre‑employment physical, including a drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check; a drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.