Postdoc Scholar

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• Job Title: Postdoc Scholar
• Department: Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Biosciences

A laboratory   offering state-of-the-art equipment and core facilities   within   the College of Veterinary Medicine   at   Infectious Diseases   Institute ,   the Ohio State University ,   is seeking a   highly motivated   post-doctoral   researcher   to work on   an NIH - funded   project . This post-doctoral   researcher   will investigate   the pathogenic mechanisms of   a group of   vector-borne   obligatory   intracellular bacteria that   cause   emerging zoonoses .

The   candidates   will   utilize   in vitro   and   in vivo   experimental models   (e.g. ticks and mice)   to study   novel   Type IV secretion effectors   and   other   bacterial factors in human and tick   cells , and   will be   tasked to identify and characterize   functions of   bacterial proteins and cognitive host cell molecules and signaling pathways.

In addition, t he researcher will   collect, analyze   and interpret research data; assists in the preparation of research papers for publication and presentation at national and international conferences;   perform critical analysis of literature relevant to research   projects ; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers   and   graduate students;   or   perform   additional duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

Required Education :

PhD in cell biology,   molecular biology, microbiology,   immunology, or   related   discipline .

Required Experience s :

A strong publication record , p roblem solving ability ,   and organizational skills .   Advanced   molecular, cellular, and   microbiological   research techniques and   various sterile   procedures , including   Western blot, RT-qPCR,   ELISA ,   molecular cloning and protein purification   for   study ing   protein-protein interactions ,   cell culture,   and u se of advanced microscopy and morphometric techniques .

Experience of working with obligatory intracellular bacteria   is   desirable . L aboratory   mice experiences ,   including   tissue and blood sample   collection,   will be preferred .

Location:

Goss Laboratory (0180)

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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