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Postdoctoral Researchers: Columbus, OH, United States

The Department of Molecular Genetics is seeking two Postdoctoral Researchers to work in our research group at The Ohio State University (OSU). These positions are funded by National Institutes of Health and American Cancer Society and are available in Dr. Jian-Qiu Wu’s laboratory. The Wu lab studies molecular mechanisms of cytokinesis and related cellular processes such as single-cell wound healing in the fission yeast S. pombe using a combination of molecular, cellular, biochemical, genetic, and microscopic (confocal, super-resolution, and EM) approaches. More information about our research can be found at the website: http://biosci.osu.edu/~nile/index.html. Ideal candidates will conduct research to understand molecular mechanisms of cytokinesis and single-cell wound repair in fission yeast, and assist in training graduate and undergraduate researchers and preparing manuscripts.

The Department of Molecular Genetics at OSU is a vigorous and highly interactive department that plays a central role in the molecular life sciences on campus. The department consists of faculty members studying important problems in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology using a variety of model organisms including plant and animal viruses, fungi, plants, worms, insects, mice, and humans. Departmental faculty members participate in numerous campus-wide collaborations and focus groups such as the Cell Biology Group, the Developmental Genetics Group, and the RNA group. The Ohio State University is the flagship institution of the state's higher education system.

Qualifications:
Highly motivated and energetic candidates with recent Ph.D. degrees (or senior graduate students) and strong publications (at least one or two first-author research articles) are required.

About Columbus:
The Ohio State University campus is located in Columbus, the capital city of Ohio. Columbus is the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries (see http://liveworkplaycolumbus.com/). Columbus and its many suburbs have consistently been rated as one of the Top U.S. places for quality of life. Additional information about the Columbus area is available at http://www.columbus.org.

Application Instructions:
Interested applicants may apply online beginning July 2, 2016 at https://www.jobsatosu.com/. To locate this position, type in “Post Doctoral Researcher” under the Search Jobs menu at top left. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, description of research experience, and names and contacts of three references in your application. Applications will be accepted online through the posting end date, September 4, 2016. However, reviews of application and interviews will begin on July 2nd. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Jian-Qiu Wu at wu.620@osu.edu.

The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. We are responsive to dual-career families and strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. We are an NSF Advance Institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC). The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status….

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Job details

Employer:Ohio State University

Website:http://biosci.osu.edu/~nile/i...

Location:Columbus, OH, United States

Expires:August 26, 2016

Job type:Postdoctoral

Salary:$40,000 - $50,000

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD

Employment type:Contract

Job hours:Full-time