Independent Postdoctoral Scientist - Mental Health Research

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a PhD-level researcher to lead an independent RI project focused on mental and behavioral health. You will work under a senior PI, with mentorship and opportunities for career growth within the Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, analyzing data, preparing publications, and presenting findings at conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant field, such as psychology, neuroscience, or behavioral science.
• Demonstrated ability to design and conduct rigorous research.
• Experience collaborating with scientists, physicians, and lab staff.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments, develop protocols, and conduct research with a faculty mentor.
• Assist in training technical staff for essential research techniques.
• Record and analyze data generated by the study.
• Develop hypotheses for further investigation from results.
• Prepare scientific papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Present findings at local and national research forums.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Laboratory technical skills

Computer skills

Qualitative & quantitative research

Project management

PhD research experience

Education

PhD or equivalent degree

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a PhD-level researcher to lead an independent RI project focused on mental and behavioral health. You will work under a senior PI, with mentorship and opportunities for career growth within the Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, analyzing data, preparing publications, and presenting findings at conferences.