俄亥俄州立大学博士后职位招聘–分子遗传学

College of Arts and Sciences | Dept. of Molecular Genetics | The Ohio State University, USA

Two postdoctoral positions are available in Dr. Jian-Qiu Wu’s laboratory at Department of Molecular Genetics, The Ohio State University (OSU), Columbus, Ohio, USA. The positions are funded by National Institutes of Health. The Wu lab studies molecular mechanisms of cytokinesis and related cellular processes in the fission yeast S. pombe using complementary molecular, cellular, biochemical, genetic, microscopic (confocal, super-resolution, and electron microscopy), and computational approaches. More information about our research can be found at the lab website: https://www.asc.ohio-state.edu/wu.620.

Ideal candidates will conduct research to understand molecular mechanisms of cytokinesis in fission yeast, assist in training graduate and undergraduate researchers, and prepare manuscripts for publications.

Qualifications:

Highly motivated and energetic candidates with recent Ph.D. degrees (or senior graduate students) in related fields and strong publication records (at least one or two first-author research articles) are encouraged to apply.

Application Materials:

Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Jian-Qiu Wu at wu.620@osu.edu. Please attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, description of research experience, and names and contacts of three references in your application.

Term of hire: 

The postdoctoral scholar position is initially a one-year appointment, renewable for up to three additional years, depending on performance and availability of funds.

Pay Rate: 

>$50,000 annual salary dependent on experience plus generous benefits.

How to apply:

https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Postdoctoral-Scholar_R52952-1

Additional Information:

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 Department of Molecular Genetics (https://molgen.osu.edu/) includes more than thirty faculty with interests in fundamental biology questions spanning molecules to systems. Research efforts are supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure in the Department and across campus in specialized core facilities. Molecular Genetics faculty collaborate within the Department and as active members of campus-wide focal groups including the Center for RNA Biology, the Center for Applied Plant Sciences, the Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Mathematical Biosciences Institute. The university is also home to Arabidopsis Biological Resource Center. 

About Columbus:

The Ohio State University campus is located in Columbus, the capital city of Ohio. Columbus is the Midwest’s fastest-growing city and the nation’s 14th largest city. Columbus offers a diverse array of welcoming neighborhoods and a vibrant arts and culture scene. Additional information about all that the Columbus area has to offer is available at https://visit.osu.edu/experience.