Post Doctoral Scholar
About The Position
The laboratory of Dr. Shay Bracha in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine seeks a postdoctoral trainee. The lab researches the proteomic cargo of extracellular vesicles to discover biomarkers and investigate their role in mediating immune responses to sarcomas. The research also includes cross-species comparative work to discover and validate novel immunotherapies. The project’s long-term goal is to identify protein biomarkers that can predict disease stage and provide therapeutic targets. The scholar will perform basic or applied research in tumor immunology and oncogenic signaling pathways to identify novel markers for cancer diagnostics. This fully funded research assistantship allows the trainee to focus on research and coursework. Health, vision, and dental insurance are covered under Ohio State University insurance policies.
Requirements
- PhD in an appropriate biological or health sciences field.
- Demonstrated independent research experience.
- Ability to capably perform the job duties.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in cancer biology research, especially proteomics (LC-MS/MS), microvesicle work, and biomarker discovery.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic or applied research in tumor immunology and oncogenic signaling pathways, with the goal of identifying novel markers for cancer diagnostics.
- Learn and implement new techniques.
- Provide mentorship for junior lab members and support day-to-day laboratory duties.
- Design research, perform experiments, and collect and analyze data.
- Write and publish manuscripts and grants.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
