Research Associate at The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio

Job Description:

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Job Title:Research AssociateDepartment:Medicine | Radiation Oncology

The Research Associate designs, executes, and manages research projects investigating immunology, cancer biology, and neuroscience and experimental therapeutic techniques for the treatment of varies cancers in the Guo lab in the Department of Radiation Oncology.

Responsibilities Include:

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  Collaborates with principal investigator (PI) to develop and implement goals and objectives of studies.

  
  


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  Conceptualizes, designs, and executes complex laboratory experiments, including routine procedures on lab animals.

  
  


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  Plans and performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques and animal studies.

  
  


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  Collects, analyzes, and interprets research data

  
  


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  Develops and implements new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques.

  
  


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  Performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research.

  
  


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  Collaborates with principal investigator to write and prepare research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents

  
  


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  Attends and presents research results at national and international scientific conferences, workshops and seminars.

  
  


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  Assists with development, writing and preparation of grant proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research.

  
  


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  Investigates, identifies and recommends possible sources of research funding.

  
  

Career Mapping

FUNCTION: Research and Scholarship

SUBFUNCTION: Research

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor - Specialized

CAREER LEVEL: S1

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.


• Master's Degree or PhD in neuroscience, immunology, or biological sciences preferred.


• 1-3 years of relevant experience required. 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.

Additional Information:

The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. The Ohio State University is one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive public universities and a top employer in Ohio.

As one of only 54 designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute is dedicated to the creation of knowledge in laboratory, clinical and population-based cancer research. We apply those discoveries to develop more effective approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapies - providing tomorrow's standard of care today. A Cancer-Free World Begins Here.

Location:Tzagournis Medical Research Facility (0163)Position Type:RegularScheduled Hours:40
Shift:First Shift

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