Post Doctoral Scientist VirologyImmunology

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Job Location:

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

Dr. Zongdi Fengs lab studies hepatitis virus life cycle and pathogenesis. HEV causes both acute and persistent infections in humans resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. We study how HEV enters replicates and exits from the cell and how it activates and counteracts the host immune responses to achieve a successful infection. The lab is also interested in understanding how other hepatotropic viruses such as HAV HBV HDV and CMV infect hepatocytes and identifying common and unique virus-host interactions and methods for intervention. The lab embraces newer tools such as liver organoids and artificial intelligence to decipher complex biological processes. Read more at this link Zongdi Feng

Job Description Summary:

Conducts research designs experiments analyzes data and presents findings under the mentorship of an established RI principal investigator or Senior Research Scientists. Appointment is a maximum of 7 years in length.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Designs experiments develops protocols and conducts research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Assists in the training and supervision of technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program.
Records and analyzes data generated by the research study. Assists in the development of hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed.
Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Presents findings at local and national research forums.
Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University.
Works toward research independence preparing to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.

Education Requirement:

PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science required.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

(not specified)

Skills:

Effective interpersonal skills required in interactions with scientists physicians and laboratory colleagues.
Excellent laboratory technical skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Ability to proactively manage and drive projects.

Experience:

Research experience from PhD program required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Climb stairs/ladder Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs

FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Standing Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Color vision Computer skills Decision Making Depth perception Flexing/extending of neck Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hearing acuity Interpreting Data Peripheral vision Problem solving Reaching above shoulder Repetitive hand/arm use Seeing Far/near Sitting Squat/kneel

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Pressure in this position will vary depending on the workload. The workload will be heavy but manageable most of the time. Pressure may arise in the face of deadlines associated research and manuscript writing.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Required Experience:

Overview:Dr. Zongdi Fengs lab studies hepatitis virus life cycle and pathogenesis. HEV causes both acute and persistent infections in humans resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. We study how HEV enters replicates and exits from the cell and how it activates and counteracts the host immu...

Overview:

Job Description Summary:

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Designs experiments develops protocols and conducts research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
Assists in the training and supervision of technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program.
Records and analyzes data generated by the research study. Assists in the development of hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed.
Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Presents findings at local and national research forums.
Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University.
Works toward research independence preparing to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.

Education Requirement:

PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science required.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

(not specified)

Skills:

Effective interpersonal skills required in interactions with scientists physicians and laboratory colleagues.
Excellent laboratory technical skills.
Excellent computer skills.
Skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Ability to proactively manage and drive projects.

Experience:

Research experience from PhD program required.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Climb stairs/ladder Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs

FREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Standing Walking

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

Required Experience: