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Job Title:
Post Doctoral Scholar

Department:
Arts and Sciences | Molecular Genetics Administration

The Dawes Lab at The Ohio State University is accepting applications for a Post Doctoral Scholar. The Post Doctoral Scholar will be involved in an R01-funded project investigating biochemical, mechanical and geometric regulation of centrosome movement in polarized cells. This project closely integrates theoretical and experimental approaches to provide new insights into multiscale patterns and movement, with applications in cell and developmental biology including cell fate specification and asymmetric cell division. The Post Doctoral Scholar will be expected to develop novel mathematical models and tools as well as conduct experiments with the nematode worm C. elegans to uncover the regulatory mechanisms for nonlinear and often nonlocal dynamics associated with centrosome movement.  

Minimum Education Required 

Applicants must have a PhD degree (or equivalent) in molecular, cell, and developmental biology, or a closely related field 

Additional Education Desired 

Applicants should have formal training in mathematics, physics, or a closely related field 

Required Qualifications 

Applicants should have demonstrated expertise in the development and analysis of biologically-motivated models as well as the ability to conduct experiments with C. elegans. Applicants should have strong written and oral communication skills. 

Desired Qualifications 

Ability to work in a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment 

Additional Information:

The Department of Molecular Genetics within the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Post Doctoral Scholar to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.  The College values diversity and offers a supportive, open, and inclusive community. 

The pay range for this job profile is $55,000 – 60,000. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications. 

Location:
Biological Sciences Building (0276)

Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

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