Job Description

Post Doctoral Scholar

The Post Doctoral Scholar to pursue specialized research training and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor within the Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Ohio State University.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research to characterize the genetic basis of human cancers

• Develop, adopt, and implement new laboratory methods to achieve characterization of the genetic basis of human cancers

• Identify novel genes and examines their role in cancer development

• Analyze changes in gene copy number and mRNA or protein expression, gene cloning, and mutation detection

• Participate in analyzing data for reports for the purpose of grants submissions

• Train staff in molecular biology techniques

Minimum Education Required:

• A Doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline is required

Required Qualifications:

• Requires successful completion of a background check

• Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen

The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. The Ohio State University is one of the nation’s largest and most comprehensive public universities and a top employer in Ohio.

• As one of only 50 designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute is dedicated to the creation of knowledge in laboratory, clinical and population-based cancer research. We apply those discoveries to develop more effective approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapies – providing tomorrow’s standard of care today. A Cancer-Free World Begins Here.
• The OSUCCC – James is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities. is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities.

As an Ohio State employee, you will also have access to many benefits such as

• Retirement Package choice of OPERS or Alternative Retirement Plan
• Competitive Vacation and Sick Leave Program
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity to purchase season tickets to OSU sporting events
• Additional discounted rates on things such as select cell phone plans, pet care, food, and dining, etc.

The Targeted Salary Range: $54,840-$66,600

Term (Fixed Term) 40 First Shift

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