Post Doctoral Scholar- Neurology

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Beirowski laboratory in the Department of Neurology & Neuroscience Research Institute invites applications for a Post Doctoral Scholar in Neurology. The incumbent will pursue specialized research training, plan and execute experiments, and contribute to manuscripts and grant applications under the mentorship of a senior scientist.

This fixed-term position emphasizes axon-glia interactions and glial metabolism effects on axon integrity.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biological Sciences with less than 3 years of postdoctoral experience.
• Strong language and writing skills are important.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

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

Education

PhD in Biological Sciences

Job description

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Job Title

Post Doctoral Scholar- Neurology

Department

Medicine | Neurology

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. Our lab focusses on axon-glia interactions and on how glial metabolism regulates axon integrity and myelination (e.g., Nature Neuroscience, PMID 32807950; Nature Neuroscience, PMID 25195104; PNAS, PMID 28484008). Examples for current projects are in vivo and in vitro mechanistic studies on how metabolic perturbations in oligodendrocytes result in compromised axon integrity, and research on metabolic adaptations in Schwann cells/oligodendrocytes that support the survival of injured axons. The Post Doctoral Researcher will pursue specialized research training, education and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor in the Department of Neurology; plan, design and execute experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the assigned research lab; collect and analyzes 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; contribute to manuscript preparation and support technical writing; participate in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding; perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience Required

Applicants should have demonstrated outstanding performance throughout their previous studies with their own publications. The successful candidate should hold a PhD in biomedical sciences with less than 3 years of prior post-doctoral experience, be highly motivated, and show good communication skills. Strong language and writing skills are important. Doctoral degree in Biological Sciences required; Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Additional Information

Location: Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

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.

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