Post Doctoral Scholar- Neurology

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Beirowski Laboratory. The position involves conducting groundbreaking research on axon-glia interactions and metabolic adaptations in myelination. Candidates must possess a PhD in biomedical sciences and demonstrate prior research performance.

Responsibilities include planning experiments, data analysis, technical writing, and grant preparation. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to significant neurological research and further develop scientific skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field is required.
• Less than three years of post-doctoral experience preferred.
• Strong prior performance with authorship in publications is a must.
• Excellent language, communication, and writing skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute complex experiments in the lab.
• Collect and analyze data for research.
• Develop and troubleshoot new experimental techniques.
• Contribute to manuscripts and grant applications.

Skills

Research design and execution

Data analysis

Problem identification

Technical writing

Grant application preparation

Strong communication skills

Education

PhD in biomedical or biological sciences

Job description

Postdoctoral Researcher – Beirowski Laboratory – Ohio State University

We are inviting applications for a postdoctoral position in the Beirowski laboratory at The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Department of Neurology & Neuroscience Research Institute. The lab focuses on axon-glia interactions and glial metabolism’s role in axon integrity and myelination. Current projects include in vivo and in vitro mechanistic studies of metabolic perturbations in oligodendrocytes and research on metabolic adaptations in Schwann cells/oligodendrocytes supporting injured axon survival.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the assigned research lab.
• Collect and analyze data for research sponsored by appropriate agencies and institutions.
• Identify and select problems to be studied; develop and troubleshoot new experimental techniques and protocols.
• Attend research seminars and contribute to manuscript preparation and technical writing.
• Participate in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in biomedical or biological sciences.
• Less than three years of prior post‑doctoral experience.
• Demonstrated outstanding performance in previous studies with authorship of publications.
• Strong language, communication, and writing skills.
• Successful completion of a background check; candidate may be required to complete a pre‑employment physical and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and people with disabilities.