Postdoc Researcher

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Xu lab at the Department of Veterinary Biosciences within the College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar with expertise in antibody discovery to join our interdisciplinary team focused on understanding antibody-antigen interactions and advancing vaccine and therapeutic design for cancer and other diseases that affect both humans and animals. The successful candidate will be involved in the antibody discovery and characterization. The postdoc will collaborate closely with researchers in immunology and related fields, contribute to publications and grant writing, and will have the opportunity to explore independent research projects aligned with the lab’s goals. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and passionate about our research.

Requirements

• Ph.D. with hands-on experience with antibody identification and functional characterization.
• Proven ability to carry out related experiments.
• Strong background in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and other characterization methods.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in B cell sorting, hybridoma, antibody functional analysis.
• Prior work on antibody isolation, engineering or rational design.
• Experience mentoring junior researchers or supervising laboratory personnel.

Responsibilities

• antibody isolation
• functional study
• collaborate closely with researchers in immunology and related fields
• contribute to publications and grant writing
• explore independent research projects aligned with the lab’s goals

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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree