Visiting Fellow - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Ohio State University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

State retirement plan or alternative

Job summary

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center invites applications for a Visiting Fellow position in the Kawasumi Lab. The fellow will conduct independent and collaborative research focused on skin cancer biology and skin cancer epigenetics, under supervision, to explore genomic and epigenomic abnormalities and how to modulate DNA damage responses or epigenetic changes to inhibit skin cancer.

The candidate will gain personal and professional growth through specialized research training

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in medicine, immunology, molecular biology, biology, biochemistry or related field.
• Experience with lab-based cancer biology research is a plus.
• Familiarity with genomic and epigenomic concepts is desirable.

Skills

Genomics

Epigenetics

Research methods

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor degree in medicine/immunology/molecular biology/biology/biochemistry/biological chemistry

Tools

Laboratory techniques

Job description

Job Title

Visiting Fellow - Comprehensive Cancer Center

Department

Medicine | Dermatology-JM

Summary

Visiting fellow to gain personal and professional growth by specialized research training and experience under the guidance of Dr. Kawasumi in the Comprehensive Cancer Center. A Visiting Scholar will conduct independent and collaborative research projects in the Kawasumi Lab at The Ohio State University primarily on skin cancer biology and skin cancer epigenetics in order to investigate what genomic and epigenomic abnormalities exist in skin cancer and how we can modulate DNA damage responses or epigenetic changes to inhibit skin cancer.

Education / Experience

A bachelor degree in medicine/immunology/molecular biology/biology /biochemistry/biological chemistry.

Location

Comprehensive Cancer Center (0363)

Position Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours

0 Shift: First Shift

Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Company

The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. The Ohio State University is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive public universities and a top employer in Ohio. As one of only 57 designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute is dedicated to the creation of knowledge in laboratory, clinical and population-based cancer research. We apply those discoveries to develop more effective approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapies – providing tomorrow’s standard of care today. A Cancer-Free World Begins Here.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Employer Brand

At Ohio State, you’ll find work that inspires you. We offer roles and growth opportunities in countless fields and specialties — including a job that’s right for you. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.