Research Scientist - Cancer Research

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center seeks a Research Scientist to develop a nationally competitive tumor cell biology program within the Conditional Reprogramming Laboratory of the Department of Pathology. The role includes writing grant proposals as co-investigator or collaborator to obtain extramural funding and support for research initiatives.

The successful candidate will lead experimental design and execution, perform data analysis, supervise junior staff, and contribute to

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent with ≥5 years postdoctoral training.
• Ability to lead and conduct independent research projects as potential PI/Co-PI.
• Experience writing grant proposals and securing extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement tumor cell biology programs and collaborative research.
• Write IRB and ILACUC protocols as needed for research tasks.
• Supervise and train junior researchers, postdocs, residents, and students.
• Plan, design, and execute advanced laboratory experiments and data analysis.
• Prepare manuscripts, abstracts, and reports for publication.

Skills

Grant writing

Team leadership

Independent researcher

Statistical analysis

Education

PhD or MD

Job description

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Position Summary

Research Scientist to participate in the development and implementation of a nationally competitive program on tumor cell biology within Conditional Reprogramming Laboratory in the Department of Pathology and OSU CCC; writes and submits grant proposals of original research in the area of tumor cell biology and oncogenic viruses as co-investigator or collaborator to obtain funding in support of research with significant salary support from extramural funding sponsors; develops and tests hypotheses; plans, designs and executes advanced research experiments; conducts statistical analysis, evaluation and interpretation of raw data; plans and writes manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals; develops and implements new research techniques and methodologies in the laboratory; writes IRB and ILACUC protocols as needed for research; ensures and is accountable for compliance to federal and institutional laboratory and radiation safety regulations; supervises and trains junior research staff, post doctoral researchers, residents, and undergraduate & graduate students; develops new and on-going collaborative research opportunities.

Job Requirements

PhD, MD, or equivalent and at least five years of postdoctoral training. The ideal candidate should have the potential to become a team leader, lead and conduct independent research projects, and contribute to the development of externally funded research proposals as a co-PI or co-Investigator.

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.