Research Associate

Columbus, Ohio

The Ohio State University
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Job Title:Research Associate

Department:Medicine Neurology

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with research teams at OSU, Johns Hopkins, and Columbia. They will be exposed to cutting-edge quantitative microscopy in projects that investigate neuro-immune interactions in neurodegenerative conditions, such as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, nerve injury, and multiple sclerosis. 70% of their time will be conducting and supporting research and the remaining 30% of their time will be supporting the Quantitative Imaging Platform at Neurology.

Specifically. it will be at the Research Associate 1-B/H level, who participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating neuro-immune interactions in the Department of Neurology ; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; performs advanced molecular and cellular advanced light microscopy, machine/deep learning-based image analysis, immunofluorescence labeling, and cutting-edge tissue processing techniques; primarily in mouse model organisms and human patient samples focusing on CNS, PNS, and skin histology; collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and international conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigators in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned

Additional Information:

Location:Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

Position Type:Regular

Scheduled Hours:40

Shift:First Shift

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Date Posted: 06 April 2025
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