Postdoctoral Researcher: Osteoarthritis & Metabolism

Ohio Ag; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition for employees and depend.

Comprehensive insurance package

Excellent retirement plan

Job summary

Ohio University is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine to investigate molecular mechanisms of osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal aging. You will integrate cellular and animal model studies, omics analyses, and advanced imaging under the guidance of the PI.

This one-year term position offers potential extension. The role emphasizes publication-quality work, collaboration across teams, and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Biomedical Engineering, Biological Sciences, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, Physiology, Immunology, Metabolism, Musculoskeletal Biology, or a closely related field.
• ABD candidates may be considered provided the degree will be conferred within six months of hire.
• Strong research background in metabolism, obesity, immunometabolism, lipid biology, macrophage/inflammatory biology, epigenetics, aging, or musculoskeletal biology.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques and omics approaches.
• Experience with animal models, tissue collection, and metabolic-disease models.
• Proficiency in R, Python, bioinformatics, or quantitative data analysis.
• Strong scientific writing and peer-reviewed publication record.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct original research on osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal aging using cellular and animal models.
• Perform experiments including RT-qPCR, Western blotting, histology, and imaging.
• Conduct in vivo mouse studies and omics analyses.
• Maintain records, analyze data, and assist PI with hypotheses and manuscripts.
• Present findings at meetings and contribute to grant applications and reviews.
• Mentor students and collaborate across departments.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent

Tools

RT-qPCR

Western blotting

Immunohistochemistry

Immunofluorescence

Histology

Omics analyses

Job description

Ohio University is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine to investigate molecular mechanisms of osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal aging. You will integrate cellular and animal model studies, omics analyses, and advanced imaging under the guidance of the PI.

This one-year term position offers potential extension. The role emphasizes publication-quality work, collaboration across teams, and mentorship.