Open Positions
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The Department of Neurological Surgery at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is initiating a search for multiple tenure track faculty positions; positions are available at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor levels. This position works closely with translational scientists across basic science departments and within the Gene Therapy Institute.
The Ohio State University Gene Therapy Institute is a newly organized interdisciplinary community bringing together world-class faculty with diverse expertise in the area of gene therapy research. Successful applicants will join a rapidly growing research environment dedicated to translating laboratory discoveries through preclinical basic science characterization to first in human clinical testing. Gene Therapy Institute faculty are building a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, research environment to rapidly advance therapies to treat disease. Individuals with research interests in novel gene therapy approaches (viral, non-viral) to manipulate brain function in health and disease are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Required: Candidates should have a Ph.D., and/or M.D. degree, post-doctoral training, a commitment to basic and/or translational neuroscience, and a history of strong research productivity. Individuals will be evaluated on their ability to establish innovative independent research programs as well as develop collaborative ideas of focus with existing programs.
Applications should include a Research Statement detailing planned independent research, description of previous research experience and a detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
Any questions can be directed to the chair of the search, Dr. Krystof Bankiewicz, through Kaitlen Knight at Kaitlen.Knight@osumc.edu.
Staff Positions
Job Description Summary
A full-time research associate (1.0 FTE) position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Jennifer Kim, Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Kim’s laboratory is focused on identifying novel therapeutic strategies to provide neuroprotection and improve functional recovery after ischemic stroke. In vivo animal models, slice electrophysiology, histological/immunohistochemical analysis of cell death, flow cytometry, and neurobehavioral testing are utilized for the interdisciplinary studies performed in our laboratory. The applicant will be responsible for on-boarding and developmental training of new staff with the utilization of biochemical, histological and molecular biology methods to analyze signaling and mechanism in the post-ischemic brain. The position will be responsible for design, execution and management of research project as well as assist in the preparation of research manuscript and preparation of presentations at national and international conference/workshops. Specific ongoing projects the applicant will participate in include the role of novel immune-based therapeutic interventions to enhance functional recovery. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Neuroscience, Cellular/Molecular Biology, or related field and experience working in a research laboratory performing molecular/biochemical/cell biology experiments. The position will work in a collaborative team environment, while being expected to be a self-motivated investigator who can manage their time efficiently.The position will assume some management roles within the laboratory, in particular management of mouse colony, ordering and oversight of undergraduate researchers.
Job Description Summary
Research Scientist to participate in the development and implementation of a nationally competitive program investigating translational pre-clinical studies in the development of AAV, drug-loaded liposomes, mRNA-based nanoparticles-based gene therapies for central nervous system disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, AADC deficiency, Alzheimer’s disease, lysosomal storage disorders, hearing loss, and depression within the Department of Neurological Surgery at The Ohio State University.
Duties will include study design; protocol and report writing; assistance in the set-up of new clinical trials; identification and pursuit of new research directions; coordinating writing and submission of grant proposals as co-investigator to extramural funding agencies to obtain significant salary and research support; develops, adopts and implements new laboratory methods; develops hypotheses and experimental approaches to test these hypotheses; plans, designs and conducts complex experiments; extracts, compiles, analyzes and evaluates data to establish relevance to the problems being evaluated; administers grants; directs and manages grant budgets; writes manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals; attends and presents research findings at national and international scientific conferences; develops and conducts educational workshops, lectures and seminars; collaborates with other researchers in determining research priorities and planning programs of research; trains, mentors and supervises junior investigators, postdocs, graduate students, and research staff in the laboratory.
Minimum Education and Skills/Experience Required/Desired
Doctorate orequivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a progressively responsible research capacity required; demonstrated publication record in peer-reviewed journals required. Requires successful completion of a background check.
Postdoctoral Positions
The Gene Therapy Institute at The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.