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Job Title:
Post-doctoral Researcher

Department:
FAES | Center for Food Animal Health

To support research projects in medicinal chemistry, organic synthesis, molecular biology, pathogenesis, and pharmacology for animal pathogens, foodborne human pathogens of animal origin, phytopathogens, as well as studies involving the interaction of different probiotic bacteria with enteric pathogens in different animal models. This position entails: Designing new target molecules using computational tools (SciFinder/PubChem) and provide multiple synthetic pathways for small molecules with desired physicochemical properties. Synthesis, purification of reactions using chromatography (TLC, HPLC) and analysis using spectroscopy techniques (TLC, NMR, MS) to evaluate structures of new molecules. Collaborate with other researchers in experimental design, data interpretation and analysis and preparation of manuscripts and grant application. Provide reports to university intellectual property office for filing patents. Perform drug discovery operations using high throughput screening with small molecules and collaborate for microbiome studies, animal studies and conduct literature searches of relevant topics and procedures. Responsible for general laboratory management, laboratory safety compliance, writing institutional biosafety and animal protocols, training other laboratory personnel, prepare research reports and summaries, manuscripts, grants, posters, and presentations for scientific meetings.

The offer for this position will be based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Additional Information:

Ohio State is focused on enhancing the health and safety of our community. Therefore, the university is requiring every student, faculty and staff member to be compliant with Ohio State’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement .

By the start of employment, all newly hired employees must receive at least the first dose of a two-dose series or a single dose of a one-dose series COVID-19 vaccination. Individuals who choose a two-dose series vaccination must receive the second dose within 45 days of their start date. Proof of vaccination will be required at time of hire.

Candidates may request a medical or religious exemption from the vaccination requirement. Campus employees may also request an exemption for personal reasons. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, College of Medicine or OSUP Employees are not eligible for personal exemptions. All exemptions are subject to Ohio State’s approval and subject to change, including revocation, due to legal and regulatory requirements.

Location:
Food Animal Health Research Building (0547)

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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