Visiting Fellow at The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH

Visiting Fellow Location: Columbus Campus 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: Visiting Fellow Department: Medicine | Plastic Surgery-JM Job Description The Visiting Fellow will obtain advanced research training while contributing to the exchange of scientific knowledge within the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Under the mentorship of the principal investigator, the fellow will plan and execute independent and collaborative research projects in the Salazar‑Puerta Lab, with a primary emphasis on bioinformatics, data processing, and integrative analysis in translational and regenerative biomedical research. The fellow will design and implement analytical workflows for the processing, analysis, and interpretation of complex biological datasets, including transcriptomic and other high‑dimensional data. Responsibilities include applying statistical and computational methods, developing scripts or pipelines as needed, integrating experimental and computational results, and generating publication‑quality figures and summaries. The position will also involve performing selected molecular biology techniques (e.g., RNA extraction, PCR/qPCR) to support data‑driven research objectives, with limited involvement in histological or animal work as required. The Visiting Fellow will contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, and conference presentations, and may assist in the development of grant proposals for extramural funding. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate research documentation, ensuring compliance with laboratory and data management standards, and providing mentorship or technical guidance to students and junior laboratory members in data analysis and research methodologies. Minimum Education & Experience Required Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen. Additional Information: Location: Pelotonia Research Center (1040) Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 0 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 university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.