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Post Doctoral Scholar - Biological Chemistry & Pharmacology
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Post Doctoral Scholar - Biological Chemistry & Pharmacology
Job Title: Post Doctoral Scholar - Biological Chemistry & Pharmacology
Department: Medicine | School Biomedical Sciences Biological Chemistry and Pharmacology
Position Type: Term (Fixed Term)
Location: Pelotonia Research Center (1040)
Scheduled Hours: 40 Hours per week. Shift: First Shift
Responsibilities: Post Doctoral Researcher to pursue education and experience in research under the supervision of designated faculty in the Department of Biological Chemistry and Pharmacology, for a period generally not to exceed three years; performs basic science and applied research in the field of Gene Therapy with considerable scope and complexity; identifies and selects problems to be studied in agreement with Principal Investigator; plans and performs complex experiments and procedures; coordinates, collects, and analyzes data; prepares research results for publication in reports, papers, journals, books, presentations, conferences and other media; prepares seminars, talks, and lectures; supervises assigned research staff and students; assists with laboratory techniques and operates laboratory equipment; performs basic lab maintenance duties; maintains lab supplies; and other duties as assigned.
The general research interest is to develop Adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors to treat various diseases such as ocular blindness, and to study basic biology and virus host interaction. A major focus is vector engineering to enable more effective, safer, and regulatable gene delivery. Projects are designed with strong translational potential and the promise of significant clinical impact.
Required Qualifications: PhD or equivalent degree. Applicants must have a publication record that demonstrates research expertise in related fields. Candidates with prior experience in gene editing, gene therapy, and/or vision research are preferred.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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Department: Medicine | School Biomedical Sciences Biological Chemistry and Pharmacology
Position Type: Term (Fixed Term)
Location: Pelotonia Research Center (1040)
Scheduled Hours: 40 Hours per week. Shift: First Shift
Responsibilities: Post Doctoral Researcher to pursue education and experience in research under the supervision of designated faculty in the Department of Biological Chemistry and Pharmacology, for a period generally not to exceed three years; performs basic science and applied research in the field of Gene Therapy with considerable scope and complexity; identifies and selects problems to be studied in agreement with Principal Investigator; plans and performs complex experiments and procedures; coordinates, collects, and analyzes data; prepares research results for publication in reports, papers, journals, books, presentations, conferences and other media; prepares seminars, talks, and lectures; supervises assigned research staff and students; assists with laboratory techniques and operates laboratory equipment; performs basic lab maintenance duties; maintains lab supplies; and other duties as assigned.
The general research interest is to develop Adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors to treat various diseases such as ocular blindness, and to study basic biology and virus host interaction. A major focus is vector engineering to enable more effective, safer, and regulatable gene delivery. Projects are designed with strong translational potential and the promise of significant clinical impact.
Required Qualifications: PhD or equivalent degree. Applicants must have a publication record that demonstrates research expertise in related fields. Candidates with prior experience in gene editing, gene therapy, and/or vision research are preferred.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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