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Job Title:

Post Doctoral Scholar

Department:

Arts and Sciences | Molecular Genetics Administration

A post doctoral scholar position is available in Dr. Shujun Ou’s laboratory at the Department of Molecular Genetics, The Ohio State University (OSU). We are seeking a creative and innovative scholar to develop advanced genomic tools to enhance our capabilities in annotating Transposable Elements (TEs) and repetitive sequences. This includes developing novel methods to minimize false discoveries in de novo TE annotation, adapting existing TE annotation methods to cater to diverse species with varied TE landscapes, integrating cutting-edge methods to produce comprehensive TE annotations, advancing tools for pan-genome TE annotations, enhancing the computational performance and usability of existing tools. This position also writes manuscripts for scientific journals and presents findings at national/international conferences.

Minimum Education Required

PhD in a STEM field.

Required Qualifications

•   Strong genomic or bioinformatic skills
•   Passionate and comfortable working independently
•   Good written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information:

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.

Dr. Shujun Ou's Laboratory at the Department of Molecular Genetics at The Ohio State University has great traditions for its development of highly accurate and scalable genomic tools, with significant contributions to Transposable Elements (TE) annotations. Led by Dr. Shujun Ou, who has over a decade of experience in genomic tool development, the lab is an emerging leader in its field, evidenced by the widespread citation of our tools. We are a highly diverse and supportive group with a genuine interest in the success of our trainees. The lab offers a fun and friendly culture with regular group activities that enhance both professional and personal growth. Please check out our website for more information: https://www.ou-lab.org/.

The pay for this job profile is $61,008. The offer for this position may vary depending on internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications.

The postdoctoral scholar position is initially a one-year appointment, renewable for additional years, depending on performance and availability of funds.

Location:

Aronoff Laboratory (0131)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

Shift:

First Shift

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