Post Doctoral Scholar - Surgery

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University is seeking a Post Doctoral Scholar in Surgery to conduct research in adipocyte biology, inflammation, and immunometabolism under senior mentors in the Departments of Surgery and Medicine.

The position requires a PhD with wet-lab experience; experience in immunology and flow cytometry is preferred. Duties include experimental design, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and contributions to grant applications. 40 hours weekly, first shift, fixed-term appointment.

Qualifications

• PhD with wet laboratory experience; interest in protocol development and experimental design.
• Experience or training in immunology and flow cytometry preferred.
• Experience handling mice and knowledge of metabolism (obesity research desirable).

Responsibilities

• Plan, design and execute experiments in adipocyte biology, inflammation and immunometabolism.
• Collect and analyze data; assist with manuscript preparation.
• Contribute to grant applications and participate in seminars.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Wet lab

Immunology

Flow cytometry

Mice handling

Metabolism research

Education

PhD degree

Job description

Job Title:

Post Doctoral Scholar - Surgery

Department:

Medicine | Surgery Critical Care Trauma and Burn

Post Doctoral Researcher to pursue specialized research training, education and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor in the Departments of Surgery and Medicine ; plans, designs and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the areas of adipocyte biology, inflammation and immunometabolism; 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.

Additional Information:

Location:

Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD with wet laboratory experience and an interest in protocol development and experimental design. Experience or training in immunology and flow cytometry is preferred. Experience handling mice and knowledge of metabolism, including an interest in obesity research, are also desirable.

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.