37 Postdoctoral Fellowship at Ohio State University, United States

Research Associate 1-B/H who participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating the innate immune mechanisms, particularly those related to intracellular nucleic acid sending pathways in the laboratory of Dr. Nagaraj Kerur, in the Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Science. These pathways are being investigated both within the broad context of addressing fundamental questions in immunology as well as to develop deeper understanding of the sterile inflammation in degenerative conditions such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques; collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and international conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned.

To support basic and applied research in molecular biology, viral pathogenesis, epidemiology and reverse genetics of rotaviruses and coronaviruses. Will participate in experimental design, conduct research, data interpretation and analysis.  Will perform numerous molecular assays (RT-PCR, molecular cloning, RNA/DNA isolation, transfection, sequencing, protein expression and isolation, etc.) and virological (cell culture, viral inoculation, viral dynamics studies, plaque isolation) assays. Will participate in ongoing animal studies using germfree pigs and perform literature searches of relevant topics and procedures, new protocol adaptation/optimization/troubleshooting. Will prepare research reports and summaries, manuscripts, posters and presentations for scientific meetings. Will also assist with training and mentoring of students and other incoming lab personnel.

The lab of Dr. Burns is seeking highly motivated individual to join his lab as a Post-Doctoral Scholar focused on targeted therapies and brain metastases in lung cancer. Extensive experience in cancer biology, in vivo studies (mouse), and molecular biology techniques is necessary with experience in metastases and/or metabolism preferred. This position will oversee two projects aiming to find novel targeted therapies for oncogene driven lung cancer and the treatment of brain metastases.  Projects will focus on (1) Development of targeted therapeutic strategies for oncogene driven NSCLC through targeting EMT transcription factors and/or (2) Targeting lung cancer brain metastases through inhibition of the HGF/MET/TWIST1 pathway and metabolic dependencies.   Studies will be conducted through the use of in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo systems as well as with patient samples.

Post-Doctoral Scholar to pursue specialized research training, education and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor; plans, designs and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the study of the role of innate and adaptive immune system in cardiovascular diseases; collects and analyzes data for research sponsored by the National Institute of Health (NIH), as well as by other agencies; identifies and selects problems to be studied; develops and troubleshoots new experimental techniques and protocols; attends research seminars; contributes to manuscript preparation and supports technical writing; participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding. 

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Post-Doctoral Fellow with strong skills in Genetic Epidemiology/Statistical Genetics to join our
team. Our mission is to advance the understanding of the genetic architecture of complex human diseases and traits, enhance our ability to
predict disease, target prevention efforts in high-risk individuals, and tailor treatments based on individual genomic differences.
The post-doctoral fellow will work on large-scale genetic data analysis, genetic risk prediction, multi-omics, and the implementation of
machine learning/AI methods for studying complex human diseases, such as glaucoma and retinal diseases. The candidate will have the
opportunity to lead research projects, write manuscripts, and present research results at international conferences

We are seeking a Postdoc with strong bioinformatics / Statistical Genetics skills to join us. Our mission is to advance the understanding of the genetic architecture of complex human diseases and traits and to improve our ability to predict disease, target disease prevention in high-risk individuals, and tailor treatment based on individual genomic differences. The research specialist will work on large-scale genetic data analysis, risk prediction, single-cell RNAseq, and implementation of methods for studying complex human diseases, such as glaucoma and retinal diseases. The candidate will have the opportunity to take the lead on research projects, write manuscripts, and present the research results at international conferences.

The Research Senior Associate will work with federal and state partners by leading projects associated with modeling native and non-native fish population dynamics. The Research Senior Associate must be able to cultivate relationships with project partners, including state and federal biologists, to compile and synthesize data. The Research Senior Associate will initiate and lead detailed, critical research to develop statistical models to identify drivers of population dynamics of fishes. The Research Senior Associate will apply innovative and creative approaches to integrating multiple sources of information in data limited systems. The Research Senior Associate will also translate statistical models into simulation models to predict fish responses to variable environmental conditions and management actions. The Research Senior Associate responsibilities include generating all data and presenting research outcomes in written documents and podium or poster presentations. The Research Senior Associate will work on projects of high complexity, often dealing with several variables, datasets, and systems simultaneously. The Research Senior Associate will also be expected to contribute to grant writing to initiate new research projects. The Research Senior Associate will generate new projects and lead data analysis independently. Work will only be reviewed by supervisor in a collaborative manner to make sure broader team objectives are being met. The Research Senior Associate will be an informal resource as a data analytics mentor to graduate and undergraduate students in the lab.

Research Scientist to independently perform basic research in cardiovascular disease; performs experiments and collects data; develops devices or techniques for studies, including experimental techniques, hardware, software, statistical methods, etc; prepares research results for publication in professional journals, books, etc; presents research findings at national meetings and in other appropriate ways disseminates scientific knowledge to the research community; actively participate in developing grant proposals of original research; participates in determining research priorities and planning programs of research.

Conducts experimental research and development efforts as a Post Doctoral Scholar in the Thermal Materials Laboratory, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. The work involves designing and carrying out experiments to measure the thermal and electrical transport is solids.  It involves using, installing and maintaining state of the art transport measurement instrumentation.  It involves supervising the research of graduate students and REU’s, conceiving, composing, writing and editing research proposals, scientific papers and research reports. 

We are seeking a Postdoc with strong bioinformatics/computational biology skills to join our team, the Harari Lab. Our mission is to further the understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias to improve diagnostics, quality of life and treatment options for those with neurodegenerative diseases. The Postdoc will work with large scale genomic and genetics data, including Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), GWAS chip data, Single Cell Transcriptomics (scRNA-seq, single cell ATAC-seq and spatial transcriptomics and other high throughput omics data in the study of neurodegeneration. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop and implement new methods for research, take the lead on research projects, write manuscripts and grant proposals, and present results of that research at internationally recognized conferences.  

Two Post Doctoral Scholar positions are available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Shuai Huang at The Ohio State University. The Huang lab of plant systems immunology focuses on the molecular and biochemical mechanisms of phase-separated assemblies in plant health and disease. There are three main directions of research in the lab: 1) systems approach for a detailed understanding of phase separation control of gene expression; 2) molecular, cellular and biochemical characterization of defense signal flow through membrane-less condensates; 3) bioengineering and synthetic approaches of immune condensates to benefit agriculture and human health. We are seeking two Post Doctoral Scholars to enhance this research by designing and executing experiments, conducting data analysis, and interpreting results through reports and presentations. The Post Doctoral Scholars will also write for grant opportunities and draft manuscripts for peer-reviewed research articles.

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to advance our program in antibody therapeutic development. The successful candidate will focus on developing platforms for antibody identification and engineering improved therapeutic candidates against various diseases.

We are looking for a skilled and highly motivated postdoctoral scholar with expertise in biochemistry, cell biology, structural biology, biophysics or related areas to conduct cutting-edge research on several projects focused on the role of actin binding proteins (e.g., plastins) and actin-specific bacterial toxins in the pathogenesis of human hereditary and infectious diseases, and cancer. Two examples of the lab’s priority projects are the recent discoveries of actin processive polymerization at the pointed end by Vibrio toxins (Sci. Adv., 2022) and the allosteric regulation of actin bundling proteins plastins (NSMB, 2022). Both, plastin and toxin projects relate to the mechanotransduction/mechanosensing properties of the actin cytoskeleton. Therefore, candidates with interests in mechanobiology are particularly welcomed.

The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is seeking a motivated and talented Researcher in Public Health with a proven record in scientific publications and grant applications to join Dr. Tammy D. Duangthip’s research team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative research focused on dental public health, with an emphasis on addressing oral health disparities, community-based interventions, and improving care for underserved populations.

 

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Post-Doctoral Scholar to pursue specialized research training, education and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor; plans, designs and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the study of the role of innate and adaptive immune system in cardiovascular diseases; collects and analyzes data for research sponsored by the National Institute of Health (NIH), as well as by other agencies; identifies and selects problems to be studied; develops and troubleshoots new experimental techniques and protocols; attends research seminars; contributes to manuscript preparation and supports technical writing; participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding.

Researcher 1 participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques; collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned.

The lab of Dr. Burns is seeking highly motivated individual to join his lab as a Researcher focused on targeted therapies and brain metastases in lung cancer. Extensive experience in cancer biology, in vivo studies (mouse), and molecular biology techniques is necessary with experience in metastases and/or metabolism preferred. This position will oversee two projects aiming to find novel targeted therapies for oncogene driven lung cancer and the treatment of brain metastases.  Projects will focus on (1) Development of targeted therapeutic strategies for oncogene driven NSCLC through targeting EMT transcription factors and/or (2) Targeting lung cancer brain metastases through inhibition of the HGF/MET/TWIST1 pathway and metabolic dependencies.   Studies will be conducted through the use of in vitro, ex vivo and in vivo systems as well as with patient samples.

Research Associate 2-B/H designs, executes and manages research projects investigating the pathological functions of lactate in the development of lung fibrosis, Elucidating mechanisms of myofibroblast differentiation and apoptosis resistance via cellular communication, Exploring the role of fibrotic fibroblasts in the pathogenesis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory in the Department of Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine within the Department of Internal Medicine ; collaborates with principal investigator (PI) to develop and implement goals and objectives of studies; conceptualizes, designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; plans and executes advanced molecular and cellular techniques; plans, coordinates and oversees processing and analysis of data; analyzes and interprets research data; develops and implements new and/or revised research methodology and techniques; plans and tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods; develops and establishes research controls, criteria and standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research; collaborates with principal investigator to write and prepare research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; attends and presents research results at national and international scientific conferences, workshops and seminars; assists with development, writing and preparation of grant proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; investigates, identifies and recommends possible sources of research funding; participates in developing and managing grant budgets; monitors expenses; monitors and enforces laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, as well as local, state and federal regulations, including proper disposal and maintenance of regulated materials; trains and/or supervises research staff; manages daily operations of the laboratory; oversees and initiates procurement of lab supplies and equipment; provides technical assistance and supervision of equipment; negotiates and oversees equipment service contracts and repairs.

The Salmon P. Chase Center for Civics, Culture, and Society seeks to fill one post doctoral position to start in the 2025–2026 academic year. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential to be an extraordinary scholar with research and teaching in disciplines relevant to civic thought and leadership, including (but not limited to) economics, English, history, law, philosophy, political science, religious studies, and sociology. The successful candidate will specifically conduct substantial research in the areas of free speech, academic freedom, and/or civil discourse while at the Chase Center, and will also teach a course related to these areas. Post doctoral scholars will publish research, teach, and make contributions to their academic discipline in a manner that serves the Center’s mission, and will be actively engaged in the Center’s and Ohio State’s intellectual life. 

The Center’s post doctoral scholars will be public-spirited and committed to building an academic community in which civic life and the life of the mind flourish. Post doctoral scholars will advance the Center’s mission by making meaningful contributions to their academic disciplines, teaching students, modeling collegiality, and serving the University and the broader Ohio community. Post doctoral scholars, as with all members of the Center, should be familiar with and embrace the Center’s mission as defined by ORC § 3335.39. 

Post Doctoral Researcher to pursue specialized research training, education and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor in the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine within the Department of Internal Medicine; plans, designs and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the assigned research lab focusing on Investigating the pathological functions of lactate in the development of lung fibrosis, Elucidating mechanisms of myofibroblast differentiation and apoptosis resistance via cellular communication, Exploring the role of fibrotic fibroblasts in the pathogenesis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF); collects and analyzes data for research sponsored by appropriate agencies and Institutions; identifies and selects problems to be studied; develops and troubleshoots new experimental techniques and protocols; attends research seminars; contributes to manuscript preparation and supports technical writing; participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding; performs additional duties as assigned.

The CPCTP provides comprehensive training for postdoctoral fellows to conduct innovative cancer control research that spans basic science, clinical, and community settings. Our program emphasizes transdisciplinary approaches and team science to tackle cancer control issues, preparing fellows for successful careers in academia, government, or industry.

The Postdoctoral Scholar position will work with the mentor, Dr. Susie Breitenstein, with a focus on intervention and behavior of child, family, and parents and community engaged research. In particular, the scholar will focus on work related to research designed to support parenting and improve child outcomes. The scholar will also train with the research team for two funded NIH grants on which Dr. Breitenstein is a principal investigator and develop skills specific to the conduct of large intervention studies.  Finally, they will have opportunities to analyze existing data, to author and co-author manuscripts, and to gain exposure to and mentorship on grant writing

• Conducts research on cancer prevention and control

• Conducts research and training in cancer epidemiology, community based participatory research, behavioral science and cancer prevention and control, biostatistics, research ethics, scientific grant writing, and health disparities

• Participates in meetings related to research activities

• Develops works for publication related to the research experience in the areas of research.

The successful candidate will be integrated into a highly collaborative and dynamic environment of immuno-oncology researchers at the new PIIO institute with access to state-of the-art facilities and technologies. The Rubinstein laboratory is focused on developing immune-based strategies that will help individuals with cancer and other human disease. While some effort is focused on utilization of cytokines to augment T cell therapies, we are seeking to understand and develop a wide range of immune-based approaches for treatment of cancer and human disease leveraging collaboration with other academic investigators and industry. We are seeking highly motivated individuals with a track record of success. Although experience in areas such as flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, computational biology, single cell sequencing, phage display, and other advanced genetic screening techniques may be helpful, the ability and interest to learn is paramount.

The Gumina lab has a position for an ambitious Post Doctoral Scholar to examine the role of inflammation in the progression of atherosclerosis. The PD Researcher will pursue specialized research training, education and experience under the guidance of Dr. Gumina; plans, designs and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the study of the role of inflammation in modulating atherosclerosis; collects and analyzes data for research sponsored by the National Institute of Health (NIH), as well as by other agencies; identifies and selects problems to be studied; develops and troubleshoots new experimental techniques and protocols; attends research seminars; contributes to manuscript preparation and supports technical writing; participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding.   

Post-Doctoral Scholar to pursue specialized research training, education and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor; plans, designs and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the study of the role of innate and adaptive immune system in cardiovascular diseases; collects and analyzes data for research sponsored by the National Institute of Health (NIH), as well as by other agencies; identifies and selects problems to be studied; develops and troubleshoots new experimental techniques and protocols; attends research seminars; contributes to manuscript preparation and supports technical writing; participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding.

Research Senior Associate who designs, executes and manages research projects investigating in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology; collaborates with principal investigator (PI) to develop and implement goals and objectives of studies; conceptualizes, designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; plans and executes advanced molecular and cellular techniques; plans, coordinates and oversees processing and analysis of data; analyzes and interprets research data; develops and implements new and/or revised research methodology and techniques; plans and tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods; develops and establishes research controls, criteria and standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research; collaborates with principal investigator to write and prepare research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; attends and presents research results at national and international scientific conferences, workshops and seminars; assists with development, writing and preparation of grant proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; investigates, identifies and recommends possible sources of research funding; participates in developing and managing grant budgets; monitors expenses; monitors and enforces laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, as well as local, state and federal regulations, including proper disposal and maintenance of regulated materials; trains and/or supervises research staff; manages daily operations of the laboratory; oversees and initiates procurement of lab supplies and equipment; provides technical assistance and supervision of equipment; negotiates and oversees equipment service contracts and repairs.

Post Doctoral Scholar to pursue research studying mechanisms of macrophage interactions between Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa under the guidance of scientific mentor in the Department of Microbial Infection & Immunity; designs, conducts, and evaluates research experiments; plans and executes advanced molecular biology and immunology research techniques and procedures including multicolor flow cytometry; develops, adopts and implements new laboratory methods; analyzes and interprets data; writes research papers for publication; performs scientific literature searches; presents research findings at local, national, or international scientific meetings; applies for postdoctoral fellowships; assists PI with writing and submitting grant proposals to obtain extramural funding in support of research; performs scientific literature searches; participates in journal clubs, laboratory meetings, and Department seminars and activities; assists with training of other lab members.

The Department of Physics at the Ohio State University, along with the Center for Cosmology and Astro Particle Physics (CCAPP), is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to work on experimental high-energy neutrino physics under the supervision of Prof. Zoya Vallari. 

The group is involved in several key analyses, hardware, and operations projects for the neutrino oscillation experiments NOvA and DUNE, as well as in the combined oscillation analyses between NOvA and T2K. The Post Doctoral Scholar will take a leading role in data analysis, calibration, operations, and software development projects within these experiments . Travel to Fermilab, CERN and other locations for conferences or collaboration meetings is expected.

The initial appointment will be for a three-year term, with the possibility of renewal. In addition to competitive salary, this position comes with travel support, and a $3k relocation fund. This position is anticipated to be affiliated with CCAP, providing the postdoc with the opportunity to join a community of postdocs for discussions, seminars, professional development, and cross-collaboration.

Post Doctoral Scholar to pursue specialized research training, education, and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor in the biomedical (basic) research laboratory in the Department of Emergency Medicine and the Davis Heart Lung Research Institute. In collaboration with the principal investigator (PI) Dr. Onur Kanisicak, the post-doctoral researcher will be responsible for designing, executing, and managing research projects and experiments of considerable scope and complexity investigating the tenets of tissue wound healing and remodeling in the areas of cardiovascular, pulmonary, and skeletal muscle biology. Post-doctoral researchers are to design, collect, and analyze data for research sponsored by appropriate agencies and Institutions; perform critical analysis of literature relevant to research; identify and select future research areas to be studied; develop and troubleshoot new experimental techniques and protocols; participate in training, mentoring and supervising junior members of the lab; attend and present research at seminars, national and international conferences; contribute to manuscript preparation and support technical writing; participate and assists with development, writing, and preparation of grant proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; monitors and enforces laboratory safety procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, as well as local, state and federal regulations, including proper disposal and maintenance of regulated materials; performs additional duties as assigned.

The Herman lab at The Ohio State University is looking to hire a postdoctoral scientist, effective immediately. Our lab is located within the Department of Molecular Genetics and studies the regulation of gene expression in a model eukaryote, the budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The fellow will be specifically engaged in studies examining how a biomolecular condensate, known as the P-body, influences the levels of tubulin mRNAs. This work is funded by an ongoing grant from the National Institutes of Health and will be an extension of that reported in Hurst et al., (2022) Genetics 222(1):iyac105.

Research focus is on understanding the molecular, cellular, and circuit mechanisms underlying cortical regulation of pain sensation in a physiological state as well as a pathological state induced by cancer and injury. We are particularly interested in the role of cortical inhibitory circuits in pain sensation. To address these questions, we employ mouse genetics, molecular biology, virology, genomics, imaging techniques, and behavioral analysis. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who have experiences in mouse genetics, mouse behavior, two-photon imaging, RNA-sequencing/analysis, and cancer biology.

Plans, designs and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the assigned research lab; performs advanced molecular biology and cellular techniques and procedures such as cell culture, viral production, tissue harvest, tissue sectioning and staining [immunofluorescence (confocal microscopy) and immunohistochemistry], microdissection, solution preparation and microscopy, and computerized image analysis; performs two-photon imaging and/or behavioral analysis with small animal surgery (mice); collects and analyzes data for research sponsored by appropriate agencies and Institutions; identifies and selects problems to be studied; develops and troubleshoots new experimental techniques and protocols; attends research seminars; contributes to manuscript preparation and supports technical writing; participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding; performs additional duties as assigned.

Research Associate who participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating pancreatic cancer in the Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology. The role will include collection, processing or human and animal tissues and fluids, including blood and potential expansion of tissues in organoid and murine models. The role will include coordination of retrieval of clinical specimens, management and maintenance of tissue registry, and compliance with human and animal regulatory protocols.