Posting Number 0801540 Classification Title Post - Doctoral Researcher Working Title Department College of Engineering, Science, Technology and Agriculture Department Contact Email kislam@centralstate.edu Job Summary/Basic Function Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Under the general supervision of the project director, the position of post-doctoral researcher will consist of duties to include but are not limited to the following: mouse surgical techniques including TAC and MI, tissue culture techniques, qPCR, ChIP, immunoblot, FACs analysis, and ELISA. The ideal candidate should have basic molecular biological experience and experience working with rodents. The candidate must successfully work with project director, staff and undergraduate students to conduct research projects. Any and all other duties as assigned. Experience: Ability to maintain and safely operate laboratory equipment and tools. Ability to communicate well with students, staff and administration. Ability to carry out assigned tasks without supervision. Ability to work with a diverse group of students and faculty/staff. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of performing experiments under sterile condition. Ability and w -Grant Research programs. Ability to present research work in house as well as in national conference. Work Schedule: Minimum 40 hours / week. Monday Friday with the possibility of evenings and weekends as needed. Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Qualifications: Minimum of 1-2 year experience in molecular biology lab PhD in Biological Science Posting Date 01/22/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants This is a full-time position funded by annual allocation by National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) through the Evans Allen Program with matching contributions from the State of Ohio. For further information, email Dr. Kazi Islam, Associate professor of Health at kislam@centralstate.edu. Non-Discrimination Statement In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at How to File a Program Discrimination Complaint and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender. Central State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to working in a diverse environment. Central State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates Committed to working in a diverse environment. Position Category Staff - Monthly (Exempt) Budgeted Annual Salary Commensurate with experience