Post Doctoral Scholar

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to work collaboratively with the Division of Biosciences. This is a term position for a maximum 4-year duration and is dependent on grant funding. The Division of Biosciences is a multidisciplinary basic science unit committed to research and teaching in the broad area of biosciences. All faculty members within the Division are engaged in active research programs and are funded by a variety of organizations including the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation. The team is looking for a self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented person enthusiastic about basic science to join a team-based laboratory studying the molecular biology of dental and peripheral nervous system development. The Research Assistant/postdoctoral fellow will perform laboratory experiments and activities including: mouse handling and procedures including surgeries and dissections on mice, histology, cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence, in situ hybridization, genotyping, quantitative PCR, micro-computed tomography, fluorescent and confocal microscopy imaging, cell culture, and computer based data analysis. Digital PCR and new imaging modalities will be included and it is expected that the candidate can troubleshoot and learn independently. Lastly, the Research Assistant/postdoctoral fellow will present collected data at weekly group lab meetings and in one-on-one meetings with the primary investigator and contribute figures and text to scientific posters and publications by laboratory members.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a background check.
• Selected candidates may be required to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.
• PhD in Oral Biology or equivalent field.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in dental, skeletal, and/or developmental biology research techniques
• skills in mouse husbandry and procedure
• experience with cell and molecular biology

Responsibilities

• mouse handling and procedures including surgeries and dissections on mice
• histology
• cryosectioning
• immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence
• in situ hybridization
• genotyping
• quantitative PCR
• micro-computed tomography
• fluorescent and confocal microscopy imaging
• cell culture
• computer based data analysis
• present collected data at weekly group lab meetings and in one-on-one meetings with the primary investigator
• contribute figures and text to scientific posters and publications by laboratory members

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree