Research Associate - Radiation Oncology

  • Ohio State University
  • Columbus, Ohio
  • Full Time

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 l og 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: Research Associate - Radiation Oncology Department: Medicine | Radiation Oncology

The Research Associate designs, executes, and manages research projects investigating immunology, cancer biology, and neuroscience and experimental therapeutic techniques for the treatment of varies cancers in the Liang lab in the Department of Radiation Oncology.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities
  • Collaborates with principal investigator (PI) to develop and implement goals and objectives of studies.
  • Conceptualizes, designs, and executes complex laboratory experiments, including routine procedures on lab animals.
  • Plans and performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques and animal studies.
  • Collects, analyzes, and interprets research data.
  • Develops and implements new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques.
  • Performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research.
  • Collaborates with principal investigator to write and prepare research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents.
  • Attends and presents research results at national and international scientific conferences, workshops and seminars.
  • Assists with development, writing and preparation of grant proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research.
  • Investigates, identifies and recommends possible sources of research funding.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Master's Degree or PhD in oncology, immunology, or metabolism sciences preferred.
  • 1 year of relevant experience required. 3-5 years of relevant experience preferred.
Additional Information: Location: Comprehensive Cancer Center (0363) Position Type: Regular Scheduled Hours: 40 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.

As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216 , Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

Job ID: 491737506
Originally Posted on: 9/3/2025

Want to find more opportunities?

Check out the 3,676,999 verified jobs on iHire