"Postdoctoral Fellow"

Job Details

Title: Postdoctoral Fellow

Department Org: Physiology and Pharmacology - 107530

Employee Classification: P3 - Post Doctoral Assoc FT-HSC

Bargaining Unit: Professional Staff Association

Primary Location: HSC C

Shift: 1

Job Description:

This Postdoctoral Fellow will be primarily responsible for designing and conducting experiments related to this lab’s NIH and/or other grants, which seek to understand the role of mitochondrial DNA leakage in inflammation in osteoarthritis and intervertebral disc degeneration. This Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to conduct experiments and data analysis in an independent way, choose procedures appropriate for data acquisition, and be able to make independent judgements concerning experimental design and needed modifications to experimental protocols as well as troubleshooting. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in animal handling, surgical models of osteoarthritis and intervertebral disc degeneration, microCT imaging, cartilage and bone histology, and primary chondrocyte culture.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education/experience/licensing:
• Ph.D. required.
• 4-5 years laboratory experience required.
Communication and other skills:
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English, to effectively communicate with other laboratory workers.
• Must be motivated and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively.
• Must be computer literate with knowledge of data analysis and graphic programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

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Advertised: 10 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 30 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time