Dr. Ebrahimi-Nik’s Laboratory, situated within the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) and the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO), is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in cancer immunology and immunotherapy.

 

Our laboratory is devoted to unraveling the complex interactions between immune cells and tumor cells, with a particular focus on elucidating the functional dynamics of CD8 T cells that demonstrate tumor-rejecting capabilities. We are dedicated to comprehending the multifaceted factors that contribute to the persistence and efficacy of tumor rejecting CD8 T cells within the suppressive environment of the tumor.

Research Associate who participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating Cardiac Research in the Department of Surgery; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques; collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and international conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned.

The Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO) at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) is seeking an experienced Senior Scientist to direct an advanced mass spectrometry-based proteomics core facility. The Senior Scientist will design and perform a wide variety of highly specialized mass spectrometry assays to support immuno-oncology and cancer biology research initiatives, collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team of computational biologists, chemists, and clinicians.

 

This individual will be responsible for the development, optimization, testing, and implementation of a wide variety of proteomics sample preparation and data acquisition protocols involving biochemistry, chemistry, and analytical mass spectrometry. Bioinformatics is key to interpreting proteomics datasets, and the individual must be able to analyze and explain proteomics data investigating the molecular mechanisms underpinning cancer immunology and therapy resistance.

 

The Senior Scientist must be able to perform high-level work independently with limited oversight. Duties and responsibilities are expected to change over time, requiring flexibility and creativity. The individual will work within the broader research ecosystem of the PIIO, and the Department of Biomedical Informatics (BMI), contributing to high-impact research and publications.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Post Doctoral Scholar in Computational Pathology to join our interdisciplinary team. The successful candidate will work at the intersection of pathology and artificial intelligence, developing cutting-edge deep learning algorithms to analyze pathology images and solve complex biomedical challenges. This is a full-time, on-site position that requires a strong background in deep learning, AI, and related fields.

 

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant discipline, such as computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, biomedical engineering, bioinformatics, or a related field, with a deep understanding of deep learning algorithms and their applications in healthcare. The PostDoc will be expected to contribute to research projects, assist in grant writing, and collaborate closely with PhD students, clinicians, and other researchers.

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral scientist position in the laboratory of Dr. Krishna Chinthalapudi at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The research project focuses on understanding the role of the actomyosin cytoskeleton in health and disease. We combine state-of-the-art structural biology approaches including cryo-EM and X-ray crystallography with biochemical, biophysical, and cell biological methods to investigate how the actin cytoskeleton functions in health and disease.

 

The Chinthalapudi lab is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation for the proposed studies and has generous access to a Titan Krios G3i Cryo-TEM equipped with a K3 direct electron detector, imaging phase plates, and an image spherical aberration corrector. In addition, our labs have access to Glacios with a Falcon III detector and Ceta-D camera for MicroED analysis at the world-class Center for Electron Microscopy and Analysis (CEMAS) at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Researcher 1 participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques; collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned.

The Center for Computing Education is actively recruiting teaching Postdoctoral Scholars with a specialization in computing education to join our team at The Ohio State University. This position is crucial to advancing our mission to enhance computing education and reach non-computing students.

The teaching Postdoctoral Scholar will play a key role in developing and delivering innovative computing education courses tailored to students from non-computing backgrounds. Their expertise in computing education, combined with a passion for teaching and mentoring, will enable us to broaden our impact and equip a diverse student population with essential computational skills.

Designs and delivers engaging computing courses for non-computing students, emphasizing practical applications and real-world relevance. Develops educational materials, resources, and assessments to support effective learning outcomes in computing. Provides mentorship and support to students to foster their interest and success in computing. Teaches one course per semester. Develops independent line of education research inquiry. Contributes to research projects and initiatives aimed at improving computing education practices and outcomes.

Researcher 1 (Research Associate) participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating in the Department of Physiology and Cell Biology; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques; collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned.

Post Doctoral Scholar to pursue research studying mechanisms of macrophage interactions between Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa under the guidance of scientific mentor in the Department of Microbial Infection & Immunity; designs, conducts, and evaluates research experiments; plans and executes advanced molecular biology and immunology research techniques and procedures including multicolor flow cytometry; develops, adopts and implements new laboratory methods; analyzes and interprets data; writes research papers for publication; performs scientific literature searches; presents research findings at local, national, or international scientific meetings; applies for postdoctoral fellowships; assists PI with writing and submitting grant proposals to obtain extramural funding in support of research; performs scientific literature searches; participates in journal clubs, laboratory meetings, and Department seminars and activities; assists with training of other lab members.

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Kiran Nakka in the department of Physiology and Cell Biology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. Motivated candidates interested in pursuing “Inflammation-associated molecular regulation of muscle regeneration” are encouraged to apply. Candidates with background in biochemistry, molecular and cell biology are preferred. Our lab investigates the gene regulatory networks in muscle stem cells using cutting-edge high-throughput studies, single-cell technologies and proteomics. The candidate will be responsible for conducting and evaluating the experiments, collect and analyze the data, develops and trouble shoots new experimental techniques and protocols, stay updated with current scientific literature and research in the field, and contributes to manuscript preparation.

The Herman lab at The Ohio State University is looking to hire a postdoctoral scientist, effective immediately. Our lab is located within the Department of Molecular Genetics and studies the regulation of gene expression in a model eukaryote, the budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The fellow will be specifically engaged in studies examining how a biomolecular condensate, known as the P-body, influences the levels of tubulin mRNAs. This work is funded by an ongoing grant from the National Institutes of Health and will be an extension of that reported in Hurst et al., (2022) Genetics 222(1):iyac105.

 

Required: Doctorate degree in the molecular life sciences in areas like Genetics, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry. Experience with molecular genetic methodologies and a proven ability to work independently is desired. The candidate will be expected to contribute to the training of students and technicians working in the lab.

The Center for Tobacco Research at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The fellow will work primarily with Dr. Alayna Tackett on research related to tobacco control and tobacco regulatory science. Projects may include human laboratory research focused on understanding the behavioral and health effects associated with use of synthetic cooling agents in tobacco/nicotine products, respiratory effects related to the use of e-cigarettes, and behavioral correlates associated with oral nicotine pouch use. Opportunities are available for interdisciplinary mentoring and training in other tobacco research areas, as our faculty expertise and institutional resources range from bench-top science to population-level policy and regulation. The environment of the Center for Tobacco Research and broader University provide access to unparalleled resources to enrich fellows’ research training experience.

 

Training will be individualized for the fellow to develop competencies in tobacco research and specific skills and expertise tailored to the fellow’s research interests. In addition to individualized mentoring, the fellow will have opportunities to take part in seminars and workshops that will provide training in preparing research grant applications, tobacco-related research methods, advanced statistical techniques, and other areas.

 

The fellow will be part of an interdisciplinary research team and will gain experience leading experiments focused on human laboratory research, and conducting and overseeing data collection, including quality control monitoring procedures. The fellow will also gain experience in leading the preparation of abstracts for presentation at national conferences and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication using data from ongoing and recently completed studies supported by the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration Center for Tobacco Products. The fellow will also receive support and be encouraged to develop their own grant applications (e.g., F series, K series, or institutional research grants). Additional activities will be determined by the fellow and mentor.

The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC) – James is the only cancer program in the United States featuring 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. The Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO) is a comprehensive bench-to-bedside research initiative focused on harnessing the body’s immune system to fight cancer at all levels — from prevention to treatment and survivorship. Join our team!

 

Dr. Glen N. Barber in the OSUCCC-PIIO is looking to hire enthusiastic, self-motivated Postdoctoral Scholars to contribute to cutting-edge research. Projects in the Barber Laboratory include studying the innate immune regulator STING and its role in influencing inflammatory diseases as well as cancer, particularly the evaluation of novel STING-dependent adjuvants for the immunotherapeutic treatment of cancer. Additionally, they are developing new vaccine concepts to prevent infectious diseases and cancer.

 

The Barber Laboratory also works in the field of viral oncolysis, specifically the development of a novel vaccine to prevent and possibly treat Human T cell leukemia virus type-1 (HTLV-1) associated diseases. This work involves performing experiments related to viral oncolytic therapies, manipulating and producing recombinant VSV vaccines, testing vaccination regimens, conducting T-cell proliferation assays, and performing antibody neutralization experiments using various mouse models.

The primary responsibilities of the postdoctoral scholar will include:

• Lead role in their research project(s).
• Designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and writing/publishing manuscripts as the lead author.
• Presenting their results at the local and national/international meetings,
• Assisting PI with grant applications.
• Assisting with IRB and IACUC protocols.
• Supervising undergraduate and graduate researchers in the lab.

 

Efforts to secure funding for successful career development will be encouraged and supported. Depending on the candidates’ priorities, the PI will provide guidance to assist with successful careers in academia.

Postdoctoral Scholar to support epidemiological research related to multiple animal species and public health. The Postdoctoral Researcher will be expected to conduct research and provide technical assistance to the PI, students, and trainees as needed.

 

The main roles for the individual hired for this position will include: 1) collecting and organizing data for research activities, which may involve driving to farms and collecting different types of samples for research purposes; 2) collaborating with the PI in the generation and testing of research hypotheses and data analysis, writing of papers, grants, and reports, and preparation of presentations and lectures; 3) attending, participating, or presenting at laboratory meetings, seminars, graduate and undergraduate lectures, and conferences as needed; 4) performing miscellaneous office duties as assigned by the PI including, but not limited to, ordering supplies and helping the PI in the organization and coordination of meetings and projects; 5) maintaining frequent communication with other faculty and collaborators including students, veterinarians and farmers; and 6) helping with teaching responsibilities related to preventive medicine and epidemiology including reviewing lectures, assignments and rubric, and grading.

This is an opportunity to become involved in the one of the most cutting edge areas of cancer therapy, to learn and use the newest technologies, develop the most marketable skillset in laboratory science, while working with an exceptional team of dedicated and talented scientists.

 

Research Associate participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a shared resource laboratory focused on immuno-oncology in the Immune Monitoring & Discovery Platform (IMDP) Pelotonia Institute of Immuno-Oncology.

• Participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies

• Designs and executes complex laboratory experiments

• Performs advanced molecular and cellular (spectral flow cytometry, single-cell proteomics/genomics, CRISPR, highly multiplexed tissue imaging, spatial transcriptomics,  etc.)

• Collects, analyzes and interprets research data

• Assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques

• Tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization

• Assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards

• Performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken

• Assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents

• Assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research

• Coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff

• Oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

The interdisciplinary lab of Dr. Peixuan Guo at The Ohio State University seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar experienced in either molecular biology, cellular biology, vertebrate animal models, murine cancer models, human cell culture, biotechnology, biochemistry, protein/RNA structural computation, RNA nanotechnology, or nucleic acids chemistry. The goal is to transform basic science research in RNA nanotechnology and extracellular vesicles through innovative approaches to disease treatment and diagnostics, creating the next generation scientific workforce. The researcher will work on projects related to chemical modification of RNA nanoparticles and mRNA, development of novel CRISPR and mRNA therapeutics and delivery vehicles, in depth studies of therapeutic assays of nanoparticles, delivery of developed therapeutics by engineered exosomes, and fundamental studies of viral assembly mechanisms through component associations and mutations.

We are actively seeking a motivated postdoctoral researcher to pursue an innovative project focused on antigen discovery in regulatory T cells for type 1 diabetes in the Departments of Neurology and the Microbial Infection and Immunity in Akkaya Lab (https://akkayalab.org/). This project, funded by the NIH, presents a unique chance to delve into cutting-edge research at the intersection of T cell biology, genetics, bioinformatics, and machine learning/AI. A strong immunology background and expertise in cloning and gene editing techniques (lenti-/retro-virus and/or CRISPR) are essential. This position is highly competitive, offering the chance to work on a project with significant potential impact. We welcome candidates who are passionate about scientific exploration and eager to contribute to meaningful research endeavors. The successful candidate will be involved in designing and executing experiments of considerable scope and complexity; collecting and analyzing data; developing and troubleshooting new experimental techniques and protocols; attending research seminars; contributing to manuscript preparation and supporting technical writing; participating in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding; performing additional duties as assigned. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity and meet the specified qualifications, we invite you to submit your CV along with a maximum 2-page cover letter describing your past research and why you are the ideal candidate for the position.

We are seeking a Postdoc with strong bioinformatics / Statistical Genetics skills to join us. Our mission is to advance the understanding of the genetic architecture of complex human diseases and traits and to improve our ability to predict disease, target disease prevention in high-risk individuals, and tailor treatment based on individual genomic differences. The research specialist will work on large-scale genetic data analysis, risk prediction, single-cell RNAseq, and implementation of methods for studying complex human diseases, such as glaucoma and retinal diseases. The candidate will have the opportunity to take the lead on research projects, write manuscripts, and present the research results at international conferences.