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 Researcher Department: Medicine | IM Immunology and Rheumatology Post Doctoral Researcher to pursue specialized research training, education and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor in the Division of Rheumatology and Immunobiology within the Department of Internal Medicine; plans, designs and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the assigned research lab focusing on the role of gut microbiota in autoimmunity; collects and analyzes data for research sponsored by appropriate agencies and Institutions; identifies and selects problems to be studied; develops and troubleshoots new experimental techniques and protocols; attends research seminars; contributes to manuscript preparation and supports technical writing; participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding; performs additional duties as assigned. Preferred Qualifications: Seeking two highly motivated recent (or soon to be) Ph.D. graduates with an immunology background. Experience with CRISPR/Cas9, single cell RNAseq analysis, flow cytometry and mouse models are highly desired. Description: A postdoctoral position is available in the Wu lab between now to summer 2025 in the Division of Rheumatology and Immunobiology at the Ohio State University to work on the roles of gut commensal bacteria in the development of autoimmune disease with a focus on gender-specific difference in rheumatoid arthritis. The Wu lab has a strong focus on both systemic and mucosal immunology. We aim to understand the immunomodulation and immunometabolic role of human pathobionts or mouse commensals in the development of gut-distal autoimmune diseases including autoimmune arthritis and lung pathology (e.g. inducible bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue/iBALT) by using murine arthritis models and human patient samples. How to apply: Applicants should upload a cover letter stating qualifications, interests, and career goals, as well as a CV with the contact information of 2-3 references to Workday. Questions? Reach out to: Hsin-Jung Joyce Wu, PhD Professor Ronald L. Whisler Endowed Chair Department of Internal Medicine Division of Rheumatology and Immunology Ohio State University Email: joyce.wu2@osumc.edu Additional Information: Location: Davis Medical Research Center (0382) Position Type: Term (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 40 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 Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the Equal Employment Identification form.