Research Scientist - Pathology

About the role

Research Scientist to participate in the development and implementation of a nationally competitive program on tumor cell biology within Conditional Reprogramming Laboratory in the Department of Pathology and OSU CCC; writes and submits grant proposals of original research in the area of tumor cell biology and oncogenic viruses as co-investigator or collaborator to obtain funding in support of research with significant salary support from extramural funding sponsors; develops and tests hypotheses; plans, designs and executes advanced research experiments; conducts statistical analysis, evaluation and interpretation of raw data; plans and writes manuscripts, articles, abstracts and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals; develops and implements new research techniques and methodologies in the laboratory; writes IRB and ILACUC protocols as needed for research; ensures and is accountable for compliance to federal and institutional laboratory and radiation safety regulations; supervises and trains junior research staff, post doctoral researchers, residents, and undergraduate & graduate students; develops new and on-going collaborative research opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of a nationally competitive program on tumor cell biology within the Conditional Reprogramming Laboratory.
• Write and submit grant proposals of original research in tumor cell biology and oncogenic viruses as co-investigator or collaborator to obtain extramural funding.
• Develop and test hypotheses.
• Plan, design, and execute advanced research experiments.
• Conduct statistical analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of raw data.
• Plan and write manuscripts, articles, abstracts, and research reports for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Develop and implement new research techniques and methodologies in the laboratory.
• Write IRB and ILACUC protocols as needed for research.
• Ensure compliance with federal and institutional laboratory and radiation safety regulations.
• Supervise and train junior research staff, post‑doctoral researchers, residents, and undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develop new and ongoing collaborative research opportunities.

Requirements

• PhD, MD, or equivalent degree.
• At least five years of postdoctoral training.
• Potential to become a team leader, lead and conduct independent research projects.
• Ability to contribute to the development of externally funded research proposals as a co‑PI or co‑Investigator.