The Ohio State University · 4 days ago
Research Scientist
James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe Ohio State University is a leading public university committed to cancer research and treatment. The Research Scientist will conduct independent and collaborative research projects focusing on skin cancer biology and epigenetics, utilizing various molecular techniques and managing lab members.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Conduct independent and collaborative research projects in the Kawasumi Lab primarily on skin cancer biology and skin cancer epigenetics
Study UV-induced DNA damage responses, UV-mediated skin diseases, skin disease epigenetics, exosomes, and 3D skin models
Elucidate molecular mechanisms by which cells sense UV-induced DNA lesions and activate biological processes
Dissect the molecular mechanisms by which genetic/epigenetic changes occur during cancer evolution, caffeine treatment, and UV-induced DNA damage and lupus development
Utilize cell culture, flow cytometry, DNA replication track analysis, Western blot analysis, chromatin immunoprecipitation, proteomics, next-generation sequencing and analysis, genome and epigenome editing, small-molecule screening, and mouse genetic models
Document research data, identify technical problems and propose solutions, and maintain effective communication
Train junior scientists in specific, standardized techniques and instrumentation
Contribute to the preparation of oral/poster presentations, manuscripts, grant applications, progress reports, and IRB protocols
Generate data for publications and write scientific manuscripts
Qualification
Required
PhD in Biological Sciences or relevant field
Demonstrated ability to be a competent and productive researcher i.e. incumbent will have authored several publications of considerable interest and value to the field as evidenced by favorable reviews, by citation in the work of others, by presentations of papers to professional societies, and/or will have contributed inventions, new designs, or techniques which are of material significance in the solution of important applied problems
Company
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University is a public research university based in Columbus, Ohio.
Founded in 1958
10001+ employees
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