Post Doctoral Scholar at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

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Job Title:Post Doctoral ScholarDepartment:Medicine | Surgery Cardiac

Post Doctoral Researcher to pursue specialized research training, education and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor in the Department of Surgery; plans, designs and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the assigned research lab; 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 candidate will drive the projects to make discoveries in projects related to cardiac and corneal injury repair and regeneration. Techniques include gene manipulation (CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, subcloning, mutagenesis, etc), biochemical analysis, live cell imaging (iPSC derived cardiomyocytes, skeletal muscle cells and corneal epithelial cells), proteomic analysis and animal microsurgeries (stem cell transplantation, myocardial infarction, and other surgeries in genetic modified mouse models).

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Biological Sciences required; Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Additional Information:Location:Biomedical Research Tower (0112)Position Type:Term (Fixed Term)Scheduled Hours:40
Shift:First Shift

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

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