Post Doctoral Scholar to pursue specialized research training and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor.

Duties Include:

• Conducts research to characterize the genetic basis of human cancers

• Develops, adopts and implements new laboratory methods to achieve characterization of the genetic basis of human cancers

• Identifies novel genes and examines their role in cancer development

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

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

• Trains staff in molecular biology techniques.

Education/Experience:

• A Doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline is required.

• 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 target hiring range for this position is $54,840-$66,600.