Post Doctoral Scientist - Cancer/Epigenetics/Bioinformatics/Nucleic Acid Metabolism

About the Role

This position is in the Center for Childhood Cancer Research in Dr. Alex Bishop’s lab. Our team is focused on understanding the underlying biology that is dysregulated in Ewing sarcoma with the long-term goal of identifying therapeutic vulnerabilities. The postdoc is expected to take a lead role in a project investigating the biology of R-loops in Ewing sarcoma (mechanistic regulation, modulation, dependency programs, and targeting) using molecular cell biology, genomics, single-cell, and microscopic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
• Assists in the training and supervision of technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program.
• Records and analyzes data generated by the research study.
• Assists in the development of hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed.
• Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Presents findings at local and national research forums.
• Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University.
• Works toward research independence, preparing to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant field of science, required.

Skills

• Effective interpersonal skills in interactions with scientists, physicians, and laboratory colleagues.
• Excellent laboratory technical skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Ability to proactively manage and drive projects.

Experience

• Research experience from PhD program, required.

Physical Requirements

• OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Climb stairs/ladder, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs
• FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Standing, Walking
• CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Squat/kneel

Pressure in this position will vary depending on the workload. The workload will be heavy but manageable most of the time. Pressure may arise in the face of deadlines associated with research and manuscript writing.