Postdoctoral Fellow - RNA Nanotech, Imaging & Delivery

NanoHelp; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks a PhD scientist to join the Interdisciplinary Lab of Dr. Peixuan Guo in RNA nanotechnology. The postdoctoral scholar will work across biophysics, RNA biology, nanotechnology and therapeutic development, advancing RNA nanoparticles and in vivo delivery for disease treatment.

The role emphasizes training, collaboration, and publication in high-impact journals, with a 40-hour workweek and on-site duties at Parks Hall, Columbus, OH.

Qualifications

• PhD in biophysics, chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, bio-computation or biomedical engineering.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Good organizational abilities.
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• High motivation for interdisciplinary scientific research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct postdoctoral research in RNA nanotechnology and related interdisciplinary areas.
• Investigate RNA structure, dynamics, function and interactions with proteins.
• Apply modern technologies to RNA nanoparticles and mRNA.
• Chemically modify RNA nanoparticles or mRNA for biomedical and imaging applications.
• Investigate approaches for in vivo RNA delivery.
• Contribute to research targeting disease treatment and cancer prevention.
• Analyse and communicate research findings through publications and presentations.
• Collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary research environment.
• Contribute to training and development of emerging technologies in RNA nanotechnology.

Skills

RNA nanotechnology

Biophysics

Molecular biology

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Interdisciplinary research

Education

Biophysics

Chemistry

Biochemistry

Cell Biology

Molecular Biology

Bio-computation

Biomedical Engineering

Job description

The Ohio State University seeks a PhD scientist to join the Interdisciplinary Lab of Dr. Peixuan Guo in RNA nanotechnology. The postdoctoral scholar will work across biophysics, RNA biology, nanotechnology and therapeutic development, advancing RNA nanoparticles and in vivo delivery for disease treatment.

The role emphasizes training, collaboration, and publication in high-impact journals, with a 40-hour workweek and on-site duties at Parks Hall, Columbus, OH.