Postdoctoral Fellow - Gene Therapy

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rashnonejad Lab at Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to advance AAV gene therapies for neuromuscular and neurological disorders. The role involves designing experiments, performing in vivo and in vitro studies, and collaborating with a dynamic team in a productive environment.

Applicants should hold a PhD with experience in AAV, gene therapy, neuromuscular science, and iPSC-derived 3D organoid models.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in AAV, gene therapy, neuromuscular science, and iPSC-derived 3D organoid models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs experiments and develops research protocols.
• Conducts in vivo and in vitro studies and analyzes data.
• Records and analyzes data and helps develop hypotheses for further investigation.
• Contributes to preparation of scientific papers and presents findings at meetings.
• Collaborates with other research groups and seeks funding opportunities.

Skills

AAV gene therapy

In vivo research

In vitro research

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

The Rashnonejad Lab is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented postdoc to join our team focused on developing AAV gene therapies for neuromuscular/neurological disorders. The successful candidate will be able to work independently on multiple projects in a dynamic, highly productive environment.

Primary responsibilities include designing experiments, conducting both in vivo and in vitro research, and collaborating with other team members. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, daily record-keeping, problem-solving, intellectual curiosity, and continuous learning.

Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field and possess research experience, particularly in AAV, gene therapy, neuromuscular science, and iPSC-derived 3D organoid models. Read more about the center at the link below:

Jerry R. Mendell Center for Gene Therapy | Nationwide Children\'s Hospital

Job Description Summary:

Conducts research, designs experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings under the mentorship of an established RI principal investigator or Senior Research Scientists. Appointment is a maximum of 7 years in length.

Essential Functions:

• Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
• Assists in the training and supervision of technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program.
• Records and analyzes data generated by the research study. Assists in the development of hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed.
• Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Presents findings at local and national research forums.
• Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University.
• Works toward research independence, preparing to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.

Education Requirement:

PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science, required.

Experience:

Research experience from PhD program, required.