Post Doctoral Scholar

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Pharmacy at The Ohio State University is seeking applications for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to join our team investigating innovative strategies to combat antibiotic resistance. The research focuses on Klebsiella pneumoniae clinical isolates and their corresponding bacteriophages, with an emphasis on understanding phage-antibiotic synergy mechanisms and leveraging collateral sensitivity to phages as a therapeutic approach. This position will ideally start on Feb 2026 and end on Feb 2027.

Requirements

• PhD in Microbiology or related field
• Strong background in phage biology, including isolation, propagation, and characterization techniques.
• Outstanding communication and writing skills are essential for success in this role.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with bioinformatics tools for genomic and transcriptomic analysis.
• Familiarity with gene expression studies (e.g. qPCR, RNA-seq).
• Demonstrated ability in scientific writing for publications and grant proposals.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent on-site presence (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) to actively participate in experiments and team activities.
• Flexibility for occasional weekend work and overtime as project needs arise.
• Collaborate closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) on grant submissions, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of research findings.
• Execute and optimize phage-related protocols and techniques for experimental workflows.
• Contribute to experimental design and data interpretation for studies on phage-antibiotic interactions.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety standards.

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

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