Postdoctoral Researcher for Dr. Puri - Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

About the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine:

Mission: We pride ourselves on our strong focus on our mission: training osteopathic primary care physicians to serve Ohio. Our medical school educates physicians committed to practice in Ohio, emphasizes primary care, engages in focused research, and embraces both Appalachian and urban communities. Integral to this mission, our college community commits itself to: providing a clinically integrated, learning-centered, osteopathic medical education continuum for students, interns, residents and primary care associates; embracing public service; and improving the health and well-being of underserved populations.

Vision: A healthier Ohio, empowered by compassionate osteopathic physicians. With our graduates and partners, we advance care and knowledge to improve the health of our communities. Our culture is built upon resiliency, courage and compassion. Our physicians humanize each patient encounter, bridging the gap between therapeutics, medical technologies, health systems, care delivery and disparity.

Essential Values: These fundamental principles form the foundation of the culture at our college: wholeness and balance within each person; integrity; community of mutual respect; acceptance of others; pursuit of excellence; a climate of scholarship; and commitment to service, generosity and compassion.

Our Campuses:
https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/campuses

Position Summary:

The Postdoctoral Researcher for Dr. Puri supports a Principal Investigator (PI) in designing, conducting, and analyzing data from laboratory-based investigations and experiments. The position involves working collaboratively with the PI to complete a directed research project and prepares the individual to perform independent research. Additional responsibilities include leading research projects with minimal supervision, writing and submitting manuscripts, preparing and presenting research at conferences, developing grant proposals for federal and private funding opportunities, and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in research and development. This is a one-year term position with the possibility of extension for up to three years.

Position Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct assigned and/or original research projects independently while collaborating with faculty, staff, and students
• Maintain accurate records of research findings and analyses
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in collaboration with faculty, staff, and students, and present research findings at professional meetings
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum Requirements:
  • PhD or equivalent in Cardiometabolic Research or related field

Planning Unit: Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Department: HCOM - Biomedical Sciences

Employment Type: full-time term

Advertised Salary:

The approved salary range for this position is $50,000 to $57,000. Pay is commensurate with the candidate's education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position. Pay is accompanied by Ohio University's generous benefits package, which includes:

• Free tuition for employees and dependents
• Comprehensive insurance coverage, including health, prescription, vision, dental, orthodontia, and life insurance
• An excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution
• Wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a robust employee assistance program
• Paid parental leave, adoption reimbursement, and more

Additional information is available at: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/

About the Department of Biomedical Sciences
https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/departments/biomedical