Bioinformatician position, Ohio State University, Columbus

Job

Junior Postdoctoral or Research Associate – Bioinformatician

Ohio State University, Columbus, United States

Our research focuses on unraveling the complex mechanisms underlying epigenetic regulation and chromatin states in relation to neuronal response to injuries, particularly in spinal cord and peripheral nerve damage. These injuries can lead to significant neurological impairments and debilitating conditions, primarily due to insufficient axonal regeneration and disrupted connectivity. Additionally, we investigate how prevalent factors such as obesity, diabetes, and aging severely hinder the nervous system’s repair capabilities.

Our ultimate goal is to identify key epigenetic, metabolic, and transcriptional pathways that can be targeted to help reprogram neurons into a state that supports regeneration and repair. We employ mouse models of obesity, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral nerve, and spinal cord injuries, and we use methodologies from biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, as well as neuro‑epigenetics and omic approaches, including RNA‑seq, ATAC‑seq, CUT&Tag, CUT&Run, Hi‑C, and proteomics.

We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated junior postdoctoral researcher with both wet‑lab and computational skills. The ideal candidate must be prepared to lead with independence and demonstrate a strong sense of ownership in their work. The role requires expertise in bioinformatics methods and epigenetics, and experience with the omic technologies described above, as well as familiarity with mouse models of metabolic and nerve injury.

Submit your application including:

• A cover letter detailing your research interests, experience, and motivation to join the team
• A curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
• Contact information for two references