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Ohio State University

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Columbus, OH · On-site

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Post-Doctoral Researcher Department:Dentistry | College Administration We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join an interdisciplinary collaboration between Dr. Yuan Xue ...

Emory University

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Atlanta, GA · On-site

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Description Postdoctoral research fellow - Human movement disorders electrophysiology and neural engineering We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher at the intersection of neuroscience, machine ...

Emory University

Post Doctoral Researcher

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$112K/yr

Description Postdoctoral research fellow - Human movement disorders electrophysiology and neural engineering We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher at the intersection of neuroscience, machine ...

Simons Foundation

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The Initiative for Computational Catalysis (ICC) seeks temporary full-time Pre-doctoral Researchers as part of its Pre-Doctoral Program. This program provides graduate students pursuing their PhD in ...

Emory University

Post Doctoral Researcher

Atlanta, GA

$112K/yr

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can ...

Emory University

Post Doctoral Researcher

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$111K/yr

Description Postdoctoral research fellow - Human movement disorders electrophysiology and neural engineering We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher at the intersection of neuroscience, machine ...

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Post Doctoral Researcher

Columbus, OH • On-site

The Ohio State University
Scientific Research and Development Services • 51 - 200 employees
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$105K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

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Job Title:
Post Doctoral Researcher
Department:
Veterinary Medicine | Veterinary Biosciences
The College of Veterinary Medicine at The Ohio State University is seeking applications for two Post Doctoral Researchers. The successful candidates will manage and execute research studies to result in a series of publishable contributions to knowledge which answer important questions in the field of molecular biology of paramyxoviruses, pneumoviruses, and coronaviruses; represent an important contribution to the validation or modification of scientific theory or methodology relating to the topic area; result in important scientific knowledge; and are definitive of a specific topic area. The candidates will also accomplish other duties as assigned.
Additional Information:
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in virology, microbiology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, vaccinology, public health, biochemistry, veterinary sciences or other related fields.
Desired Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in virology, veterinary science, vaccinology, epidemiology, or public health.
Working Conditions:
This position will involve experimental approaches to understanding the biology of coronaviruses, paramyxoviruses, and pneumoviruses, understanding vaccine candidates and therapeutics for infectious diseases. It will also involve developing animal models to understand virology and virotherapy.
Location:
Goss Laboratory (0180)
Position Type:
Term (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
First Shift
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