Post Doctoral Scientist - Cancer/Epigenetics/Bioinformatics/Nucleic Acid Metabolism

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Overview: This position is in the Center for Childhood Cancer Research in Dr. Alex Bishop’s lab. Our team is focused on understanding the underlying biology that is dysregulated in Ewing sarcoma with the long-term goal of identifying therapeutic vulnerabilities. The postdoc is expected to take a lead role in a project investigating the biology of R-loops in Ewing sarcoma (mechanistic regulation, modulation, dependency programs and targeting) using molecular cell biology, genomics, single cell and microscopic techniques. Experience in some or all of these areas is desirable. Motivation and interest to drive and develop the project is critical for success as is a willingness to participate in a collaborative environment. Job Description Summary: Conducts research, designs experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings under the mentorship of an established RI principal investigator or Senior Research Scientists. Appointment is a maximum of 7 years in length. Job Description: Essential Functions: Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Assists in the training and supervision of technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program. Records and analyzes data generated by the research study. Assists in the development of hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed. Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Presents findings at local and national research forums. Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University. Works toward research independence, preparing to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science, required.
• Effective interpersonal skills required in interactions with scientists, physicians, and laboratory colleagues.
• Excellent laboratory technical skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Ability to proactively manage and drive projects.
• Research experience from PhD program, required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in some or all of these areas is desirable: molecular cell biology, genomics, single cell and microscopic techniques.
• Motivation and interest to drive and develop the project is critical for success as is a willingness to participate in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
• Assists in the training and supervision of technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program.
• Records and analyzes data generated by the research study.
• Assists in the development of hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed.
• Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Presents findings at local and national research forums.
• Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University.
• Works toward research independence, preparing to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.

What This Job Offers

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