Postdoctoral Scholar - Neurodegeneration Research

The Beirowski lab at The Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, Department of Neurology amp; Neuroscience Research Institute is inviting applications for 2 postdoctoral positions in multidisciplinary neurodegeneration research. The National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded positions are immediately available and come with full fringe benefits (salary according to NIH guidelines and commensurate with experience, starting annual salary currently ~$55,000). The start date is flexible.

The Beirowski lab has a unique focus on axon-glia interactions and tackles the question of how glial metabolism regulates axon integrity (e.g., Nature Neuroscience, PMID 32807950; Nature Neuroscience, PMID 25195104; PNAS, PMID 28484008). For more information visit the lab website: www.axonglia.com. Examples of current projects are in vivo and in vitro mechanistic studies on how metabolic perturbations in oligodendrocytes result in compromised axon integrity, and research on metabolic adaptations in Schwann cells/oligodendrocytes that support the survival of injured axons.

Applicants should have demonstrated outstanding performance throughout their previous studies with their own high-quality publications. The successful candidate should hold a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences, ideally with less than 3 years of prior post-doctoral experience, be highly motivated, and show good communication skills. Strong language and writing skills are important.

Interested candidates should send their inquiries or applications (cover letter explaining motivation and including a brief statement of research interests, CV, publication list, as well as names and contact details of 3 professional referees) directly to Dr. Beirowski (bogdan.beirowski@osumc.edu).

The Post-Doctoral Scholar will pursue specialized research training, education, and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor in the Department of Neurology. The Post-Doctoral Scholar will:

• Plan, design, and execute experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the assigned research lab.
• Collect and analyze data for research sponsored by appropriate agencies and Institutions.
• Identify and select problems to be studied.
• Develop and troubleshoot new experimental techniques and protocols; attend research seminars.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation and support technical writing; participate in preparing grant applications for extramural funding.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirement
Applicants should have demonstrated outstanding performance throughout their previous studies with their publications. The successful candidate should hold a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences with less than three years of post-doctoral experience, be highly motivated, and have good communication skills. Strong language and writing skills are essential.

A doctoral degree in Biological Sciences is required.

Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.