Researcher

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Job Title : Researcher

Department : CCC | Sponsored Research

Researcher Job Description in Cancer Biology

School : Department of Internal Medicine, The Ohio State University.

Description : We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic Ph.D. or MD scientists to join our group as postdoctoral research fellows.

We are now accepting applications for a Researcher position in the laboratory of Dr. Triparna Sen at the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, at The Ohio State University.

Dr. Sen is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, at The Ohio State University. The Sen lab aims to achieve a systematic and comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms of initiation, progression, and therapeutic resistance in lung cancer. The lab has established the use of multiple high-throughput screening technologies, genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, clinical samples, and animal models to accomplish these goals. The results will lead to the development of novel therapeutic strategies for the clinically relevant molecular subsets of lung cancer.

Position Summary :

The Researcher will be a core technical member of the lab, supporting all aspects of translational research with a focus on :

The successful candidate will work closely with postdoctoral fellows and other technical staff and play an integral role in executing experiments, maintaining research infrastructure, and supporting the broader goals of the lab.

Responsibilities :

RNA / protein extraction

Required Qualifications :

Application Requirements : In addition to workday application requirements.

Please upload as a single PDF file by September 15, 2025 :

Principal Investigator :

Dr. Triparna Sen

Professor, Department of Internal Medicine,

Associate Director of Research, Division of Medical Oncology

Director, Preclinical Therapeutics Platform,

The Ohio State University,

The Arthur G. James Comprehensive Cancer Center

508 Biomedical Research Tower

460 W 12Th Ave , Columbus, OH 43210

Function : Research and Scholarship

Sub Function : Research

Career Band : Individual Contributor - Specialized

Career Level : S3

Additional Information :

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As one of only 54 designated comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute is dedicated to the creation of knowledge in laboratory, clinical and population-based cancer research. We apply those discoveries to develop more effective approaches to cancer prevention, diagnosis, and therapies – providing tomorrow’s standard of care today. A Cancer-Free World Begins Here.

The OSUCCC – James is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities. is the only cancer program in the United States that features a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated comprehensive cancer center aligned with a nationally ranked academic medical center and a freestanding cancer hospital on the campus of one of the nation’s largest public universities.

Location : Biomedical Research Tower (0112)

Position Type : Regular

Scheduled Hours : 40

Shift : First Shift

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