Research Scientist- Neurology

NeuroMAP Lab located at 1381 Kinnear Rd, Columbus, OH 43212

About the role

Lead and manage a nationally competitive research program focused on neurodegeneration within the Department of Neurology and advance the newly established multi-department initiative, NeuroMAP (Neurodegenerative Mapping and Phenotyping). This position requires independent scientific leadership and direct accountability for shaping and executing the research agenda, with a primary emphasis on NeuroATLAS (Advanced Tissue Light-Sheet Microscopy Analysis and Segmentation).

Play a pivotal role in developing and implementing NeuroMAP, including laboratory build-out, specialized equipment implementation, and operational workflow development. Contribute to salary and programmatic funding acquisition by providing scientific expertise, generating preliminary data, and supporting competitive grant proposals as a co-investigator or collaborator.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test novel hypotheses in neurodegeneration research.
• Plan, design, and execute complex research studies using advanced methodologies.
• Conduct rigorous statistical analyses and interpret findings.
• Disseminate research through manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and peer-reviewed publications.
• Ensure compliance with federal, institutional, and laboratory safety regulations.
• Oversee day-to-day research program operations, including laboratory procurement and equipment maintenance.
• Foster collaborative opportunities and provide supervision, training, and mentorship to junior staff, postdoctoral scholars, residents, fellows, and students.
• Support cutting-edge 3D tissue phenotyping through light-sheet microscopy, AI-enabled image analysis, and cross-organ data integration.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent terminal degree) in Biology, Molecular or Cellular Biology, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Advanced expertise in neurodegeneration, neuroimmunology, or aging research.
• Experience in high-resolution imaging, tissue clearing, light-sheet microscopy, and biomedical image analysis.
• Strong background in quantitative image analysis, machine learning, multi-modal data generation, and quality control processes.
• Successful completion of a background check (and pre-employment physical/drug screening if required).

Benefits

Join a transformative research initiative at The Ohio State University, contributing to the NeuroMAP and NeuroATLAS platforms. This role offers:

• Opportunity to shape a nationally competitive research program in neurodegeneration.
• Access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure and world-class resources.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary investigators across translational neuroscience programs.
• Mentorship opportunities for junior scientists and trainees.
• Scientific independence and leadership in advancing Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegenerative disease research.