Postdoctoral Researcher

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Job Title:

Postdoctoral Researcher

Department:

FAES | Entomology

This Postdoctoral researcher will contribute to an NIH-funded study (R01AI189572, https://reporter.nih.gov/search/wk0CzbUpwE69AxJ0uTlPBQ/project-details/11296317 ) which focuses on the interplay between the microbiota and life history traits in male Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.

The position is housed in the lab of Sarah Short, in the Department of Entomology and in affiliation with the Infectious Diseases Institute. In collaboration with their scientific mentor (the P.I.), the successful candidate will design and execute experiments, analyze data, and publish findings in competitive scientific journals. They will develop new methodologies and troubleshoot as necessary. They will also mentor junior members of the laboratory to hone their instructional and mentoring skills. They will apply for appropriate grant and fellowship funding to support their research. They will also enrich their training by attending relevant seminars and colloquia and by developing independent projects that build upon the laboratory’s ongoing work.

Salary range

$62,232.00-63,480.00/annually

Minimum Education Required
Doctorate (Academic) with a Major in the life sciences; entomology, biology, microbiology, genetics, evolution, genomics, or a related field

Required Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in the life sciences and must show a strong record of publication and success in research. They must have a strong background in experimental design, bioinformatics, and data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications
The preferred candidate will have experience in vector biology and microbiology, as well as insect-microbe interactions, bacterial community profiling, microbial ecology, metagenomics, and/or metabolomics.

Experience working with teams and conducting field work is a plus, as is experience performing molecular and organismal experiments in insect systems.
 

The position is renewable for up to five years, pending satisfactory performance and availability of funds. 
 

Please include a CV and a statement of interest to considered; candidates may be subject to a reference check.

Additional Information:

This is a term staff position for no more than 3 years

This position includes medical, dental, vision, and pension options.

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https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/eligibility

Location:

Howlett Hall (0295)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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