Post Doctoral Scholar

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

3d • $62,232 - $64,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Zierden Lab in Biomedical Engineering at The Ohio State University seeks a postdoctoral researcher experienced in vaginal microbiome research and bacterial extracellular vesicles. The lab studies how bacteria communicate with host tissues and uses these communications for therapeutic purposes. Team members have access to cross-disciplinary facilities and collaborations across OSU’s schools of Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Medicine.

The postdoctoral scholar will lead projects investigating how vaginal bacteria drive immune responses within the female reproductive tract and probe bacterial function using multi-omics platforms. The role requires managing projects with minimal direction, including designing and conducting experiments, collecting and processing samples, summarizing data, writing abstracts and manuscripts, and critically reviewing relevant literature.

The position is term (fixed term), located at Fontana Laboratories in Columbus, Ohio. The target hiring range is $62,232–$64,000, with the actual salary based on factors including education, experience, and internal equity. The position is scheduled for 40 hours on first shift. Final candidates must successfully complete a background check; a drug screen or physical may also be required after an offer.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in engineering or a science-related discipline, such as biomedical engineering or biophysics, or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of laboratory experience.
• Ability to manage projects with minimal direction.

Nice To Haves

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with cell culture, animal models, bacterial extracellular vesicles, and other biomolecular techniques.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects investigating how vaginal bacteria drive immune responses within the female reproductive tract and probe bacterial function using multi-omics platforms.
• Design and conduct experiments, collect and process samples, summarize data, write abstracts and manuscripts, and critically review relevant and current literature.
• Assist and communicate with the Principal Investigator on research laboratory experiments and sample processing and analysis.
• Assist with evaluating tests and procedures.
• Write progress reports and summarize results.
• Instruct others in methods and use of instruments.
• Assist with preparing and writing grant applications and manuscripts.
• Assist with mouse colony management and animal procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree