Post Doctoral Scholar - Physiology & Cell Biology | College of Medicine

The Ohio State University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Post-Doctoral Scholar to pursue specialized research training, education, and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor; plans, designs, and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the study of cardiac ion channel regulation and arrhythmia mechanisms; collects and analyzes data for research sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as well as by other agencies; identifies and selects research problems with increasing independence; develops and troubleshoots new experimental techniques and protocols, particularly in patch-clamp electrophysiology and cardiac cellular systems; attends research seminars; contributes to manuscript preparation and supports scientific writing; participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a biological or health sciences field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Demonstrated expertise in patch-clamp electrophysiology, including experimental design, data acquisition, and analysis, with experience in whole-cell recordings in cardiac myocytes or heterologous expression systems, is required.

Nice To Haves

• Scientific publication record desired.

Responsibilities

• Plans, designs, and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the study of cardiac ion channel regulation and arrhythmia mechanisms.
• Collects and analyzes data for research sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as well as by other agencies.
• Identifies and selects research problems with increasing independence.
• Develops and troubleshoots new experimental techniques and protocols, particularly in patch-clamp electrophysiology and cardiac cellular systems.
• Attends research seminars.
• Contributes to manuscript preparation and supports scientific writing.
• Participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees