Post Doctoral Scholar - Surgery

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Post Doctoral Scholar to advance research in thoracic malignancies within the Department of Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Center. You will plan and execute advanced experiments, analyze complex data, and contribute to scholarly activities.

The role involves designing novel techniques, supporting grant applications, and presenting findings at seminars.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biological Sciences required.
• Background check is mandatory.
• Pre-employment physical/drug screen may be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and execute experiments of considerable scope and complexity targeting thoracic malignancies.
• Collect and analyze data from research projects supported by appropriate agencies and institutions.
• Identify problems, develop and troubleshoot new experimental techniques and protocols.
• Attend research seminars and contribute to manuscript preparation.
• Support grant applications for extramural funding.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Data analysis

Experiment design

Scientific writing

Education

Doctoral degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

Laboratory techniques

Molecular biology tools

Job description

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Post Doctoral Scholar to pursue specialized research training, education and experience under the guidance of Dr. Laura Kresty, PhD in the Department of Surgery, Comprehensive Cancer Center; plans, designs and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity targeting the interception of thoracic malignancies; 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 Qualifications

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.

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Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.

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.