Job description

Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact hr-accessibleapplication@osu.edu. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.

Current Employees and Students:

If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.

Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:

Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.
Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.

Job Title:

Post Doctoral Scholar

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Molecular Genetics Administration

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a Post Doctoral Scholar position in the laboratory of Dr. Shuai Huang at The Ohio State University. The Huang lab of plant systems immunology focuses on the molecular and biochemical mechanisms of phase-separated assemblies in plant health and disease. There are three main directions of research in the lab: 1) systems approach for a detailed understanding of phase separation control of gene expression; 2) molecular, cellular and biochemical characterization of defense signal flow through membrane-less condensates; 3) bioengineering and synthetic approaches of immune condensates to benefit agriculture and human health. The Post Doctoral Scholar will assist in enhancing this research by designing and executing experiments, conducting data analysis, and interpreting results through reports and presentations. The Post Doctoral Scholar will also write for grant opportunities and draft manuscripts for peer-reviewed research articles. For more information on the lab, please visit our website: www.thehuanglab.net.

Required Qualifications

The candidate must have a Ph.D. degree by the time of hire in plant molecular biology, cell biology, plant genetics, biochemistry or a closely related field.

Desired Qualifications

Any proven experience (e.g., first-author publications) in plant molecular genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, genetic engineering, and/or biotechnology will be considered. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in next generation sequencing and cell imaging techniques.

The Post Doctoral Scholar position is initially a one-year appointment, renewable for up to five years, depending on performance and availability of funds, and upon mutual agreement.

Additional Information:

The Department of Molecular Genetics within the College of Arts and Sciences seeks two Post Doctoral Scholars to join our team. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest college and the academic heart of the university. The College hosts 81 majors. With 38 departments, 20+ world-class research centers, and more than 2,000 faculty and staff members, students have the unique opportunity to study with the best artists, scholars, and scientists in their field.

The pay range for this job profile is $61,008 - $65,000. The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

Location:

Rightmire Hall (0308)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

View original posting on Workday

What applying to Ohio State University usually looks like

Based on publicly available information, candidates applying through workday for Ohio State University can typically expect an online application requiring a profile, resume upload, and completion of standardized fields covering education, work history, and voluntary disclosures. Given the wide range of role types, from clinical and healthcare positions to administrative, technical, and skilled trade roles, applicants may notice differing supplemental questionnaires or assessments depending on the department. The process commonly includes automated confirmation emails, and applicants can generally expect potential follow-up through the same portal for status updates. Screening may include multiple stages such as recruiter review, hiring manager evaluation, and possibly panel or departmental interviews, though exact steps vary by role. Response times vary, and candidates are encouraged to monitor their Workday account and email regularly, as communication is often centralized through that system rather than external channels.

Based on publicly available information. LandEarly does not verify interview process details.