Summary
The Ohio State University invites applications for a Post Doctoral Scholar position within the interdisciplinary lab of Dr. Peixuan Guo, housed in the Department of Pharmacy, specializing in Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology. This role offers an exciting opportunity for Ph.D. scientists in biophysics and related fields to contribute to cutting-edge research in RNA nanotechnology, therapeutics, and molecular biology, with a focus on training the next generation of scientific leaders.
Designation
Post Doctoral Scholar
Research Area
The research focuses on a broad range of topics including RNA protein interactions, RNA for ATP binding and ATP hydrolysis, RNA nanotechnology, RNA structure and function, TIRF imaging, optical tweezers, RNA motility, RNA dynamics, RNA therapeutics, nucleic acid chemistry, cancer mRNA-vaccines, RNA delivery, protein regulation by noncoding RNA, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, and protein/RNA structural computation. The scholar will specifically apply modern technologies for chemical modification of RNA nanoparticles or mRNA for in vivo imaging and delivery for disease treatment and cancer prevention.
Location
Columbus, Ohio, USA (Parks Hall)
Eligibility/Qualification
- Education: Ph.D. in Biophysics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Bio-computation, or Biomedical Engineering.
- Skills: Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational capacity, interpersonal teamwork skills, and high motivation are essential.
- Preferred Experience: Previous experience in optics or imaging related to RNA or protein is preferred.
Job Description
The Post Doctoral Scholar will join the interdisciplinary lab of Dr. Peixuan Guo, a leader in RNA nanotechnology. The primary responsibilities include applying modern technologies to chemically modify RNA nanoparticles or mRNA for in vivo imaging and to deliver RNA in vivo for disease treatment and cancer prevention. This role is integral to the lab’s mission of training and developing future scientific leaders and workforce to translate innovative research into practical applications and therapeutics. The position is a Term (Fixed Term) appointment, scheduled for 40 hours per week on a First Shift basis.
How to Apply
Current employees or students of The Ohio State University must log in to Workday to use the internal application process. External applicants are invited to apply through The Ohio State University’s career site. To ensure a complete application, candidates must:
- Have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. Review the job posting for specific required documents.
- Review and update their candidate profile information as it will transfer to the application.
For assistance with applying, contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. For general application questions, refer to the frequently asked questions.
Last Date for Apply
Until position filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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