Postdoctoral Fellow - Regenerative Medicine
Overview:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Regenerative Medicine
EMPLOYER: Laboratory of Dr. Jenny Barker, Center for Regenerative Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) and The Ohio State University.LOCATION: Columbus, Ohio, USA
SALARY: Based on NIH Post-doctoral stipend guidelines, benefits include family health insurance, matched retirement account
POSITION TYPE: Full-time
DISCIPLINE: Regenerative Medicine, Wound Healing, Plastic Surgery
ORGANIZATION TYPE: Non-profit
RESEARCH DESCRIPTION: The Barker Lab’s research interests broadly focus on wound healing and disorders of abnormal wound healing. These include projects related to non-healing wound biology such as that associated with osteomyelitis, excess scar formation (keloid disease), host interaction with biomaterials and basic biologic processes necessary for normal wound healing with a focus on endolysosomal biology.Projects span from those with predominantly basic-science focus to translational science and clinical research. There is an emphasis on technology commercialization in our lab and collaboration with industry where applicable. The lab works closely with other surgeon-scientist laboratories that include pediatric surgery and ENT surgeon-scientists within the Center for Regenerative Medicine.
We are looking to fill 1-2 postdoc positions with highly motivated individuals that can drive projects independently and explore additional but connected areas. The projects include the establishment of in vitro and in vivo osteomyelitis and biofilm models, and protein biochemical characterization of lysosomal proteins involved in wound healing.Candidates should have a background in standard molecular biology techniques including cell culture, DNA, RNA and protein-based techniques such as immunohistochemistry, western blot, and ELISA. Experience with techniques in microbiology or mouse models is appreciated.
To apply, please submit curriculum vitae, a cover letter indicating areas of expertise and a detailed statement of research interests, including scientific accomplishments, and a list of 3 references.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D.
- Strong background in molecular biology including cell culture, DNA, RNA and protein-based methodology such as immunohistochemistry, western blot, and ELISA and other relevant techniques.
- Prior knowledge and practical experience in murine models and conditional knockout mice is preferred.
- -Or- Prior knowledge with methodology in microbiology is preferred.
- Candidates should be capable of designing and carrying out high-level, complex research experiments independently.
- Applicants with a good track record of publication are desirable, along with effective communication skills and scientific writing skills.
Contact jenny.barker@nationwidechildrens.org with questions.
We can offer potential candidates:
- Up to 3 years of salary and project support
- Substantial financial support to develop new ideas
- Strong mentorship to support career development toward academia or industry jobs
- State-of-the-art laboratories and core facilities
- Affiliation with The Ohio State University College of Medicine
- Collaborative initiatives with clinical faculty
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Founded in 1892, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has evolved into one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. Named as a Top 10 Honor Roll “Best Children’s Hospital” since 2013, Nationwide Children’s is one of America’s largest not-for-profit freestanding pediatric health care systems providing wellness, preventive, diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative care for infants, children, and adolescents, as well as adult patients with congenital disease.
In partnership with The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Nationwide Children’s trains, mentors, and advocates for the next generation of pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, pediatric specialists, and research scientists. Ohio State’s Department of Pediatrics is essentially housed at Nationwide Children's.