Senior Research Scientist, NeuroMAP & NeuroATLAS

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist in the Neurology Department, focused on neurodegeneration and the NeuroMAP platform. The role emphasizes scientific leadership, translational imaging, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across translational neuroscience programs at the Wexner Medical Center.

Ideal candidates will hold a doctoral degree with substantial imaging and tissue-processing expertise, and a proven track record in securing extramural funding.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Medicine or related field with advanced imaging expertise.
• Extensive experience with high-resolution imaging, tissue clearing, light-sheet microscopy, and biomedical image analysis.
• Experience leading imaging and tissue-processing workflows; ability to supervise staff and trainees.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of a nationally competitive neurodegeneration research program.
• Oversee NeuroATLAS operations and contribute to NeuroMAP platform growth.
• Generate preliminary data to support extramural funding proposals; co-investigator on grants.
• Supervise and mentor research staff, postdocs, residents, and students; ensure compliance with safety and regulations.
• Build and optimize laboratory infrastructure, workflows, and SOPs.

Skills

High-resolution imaging

Tissue clearing

Light-sheet microscopy

Biomedical image analysis

Machine learning

Education

PhD in Biology or related field

Tools

SHIELD

CLARITY

iDISCO

Job description

The Ohio State University invites applications for a Senior Research Scientist in the Neurology Department, focused on neurodegeneration and the NeuroMAP platform. The role emphasizes scientific leadership, translational imaging, and cross-disciplinary collaboration across translational neuroscience programs at the Wexner Medical Center.

Ideal candidates will hold a doctoral degree with substantial imaging and tissue-processing expertise, and a proven track record in securing extramural funding.