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Postdoctoral Scholar: Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Job Title:
Postdoctoral Scholar: Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Department:
FAES | Horticulture and Crop Science
The successful candidate will conduct experiments to express and characterize genes involved in terpenoid and polyterpenoid polymer synthesis in plant and microbial systems. Specific job duties include: gene synthesis, cloning, and amplification (PCR); RNA extraction, and amplification; protein expression, purification, and characterization; and metabolomic profiling of samples via gas chromatography mass spectroscopy and liquid chromatography tandem mass spectroscopy. Other duties include acquisition, organization, and storage of data in Microsoft Office and other, platform-specific software; data analysis and interpretation; writing of weekly work and data summaries; writing of data reports; and generation of data figures. Additionally, the position requires participation in team-based research, and attendance at weekly project meetings.
This position will have occasional work on the Wooster campus.
Education desired: Ph.D. in relevant field of study
Required years of experience: 5 years of experience in plant biochemistry and molecular biology.
Required experience: Successful applicant must have experience in molecular biology and protein chemistry. Additionally, the successful candidate will have experience analyzing data, writing scientific reports, and participating in team-based research. Excellent communication skills are essential to the position.
Desired experience: Experience in metabolomics, specifically GC-MS and LC-MS/MS is desired. Experience in terpenoid synthesis and/or quantification is a plus
Additional Information:
Location:
Kottman Hall (0340)
Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
Varying Shifts
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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Job Title:
Postdoctoral Scholar: Plant Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Department:
FAES | Horticulture and Crop Science
The successful candidate will conduct experiments to express and characterize genes involved in terpenoid and polyterpenoid polymer synthesis in plant and microbial systems. Specific job duties include: gene synthesis, cloning, and amplification (PCR); RNA extraction, and amplification; protein expression, purification, and characterization; and metabolomic profiling of samples via gas chromatography mass spectroscopy and liquid chromatography tandem mass spectroscopy. Other duties include acquisition, organization, and storage of data in Microsoft Office and other, platform-specific software; data analysis and interpretation; writing of weekly work and data summaries; writing of data reports; and generation of data figures. Additionally, the position requires participation in team-based research, and attendance at weekly project meetings.
This position will have occasional work on the Wooster campus.
Education desired: Ph.D. in relevant field of study
Required years of experience: 5 years of experience in plant biochemistry and molecular biology.
Required experience: Successful applicant must have experience in molecular biology and protein chemistry. Additionally, the successful candidate will have experience analyzing data, writing scientific reports, and participating in team-based research. Excellent communication skills are essential to the position.
Desired experience: Experience in metabolomics, specifically GC-MS and LC-MS/MS is desired. Experience in terpenoid synthesis and/or quantification is a plus
Additional Information:
Location:
Kottman Hall (0340)
Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
Varying Shifts
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions .
The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.
Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the Equal Employment Identification form.
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