Post Doctoral Scholar

The Ohio State University; Newton (AL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University invites applications for a full-time Post Doctoral Scholar in Dr. Christina Dyar’s lab. The role advances understanding of stigma-related stressors and their impact on mental health and substance use among LGBTQ+ individuals.

The scholar will contribute to cross-sectional, longitudinal, and ecological momentary assessment studies, may analyze existing data, and have opportunities to author manuscripts and receive grant-writing mentorship.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in social/behavioral/health sciences or related field by start date.
• 4–5 years of experience in quantitative and/or qualitative research in social/behavioral/health sciences.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ongoing projects on stigma, mental health, and substance use among LGBTQ+ individuals.
• Analyze data (qualitative and quantitative) and author manuscripts.
• Gain mentorship on grant writing and participate in study design and implementation.

Skills

Qualitative analysis

Quantitative analysis

Strong communication

Project management

Independent work and teamwork

Scholarly writing

Education

Ph.D. in social/behavioral/health sciences

Job description

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Job Title:

Post Doctoral Scholar

Department:

Nursing | College Administration

The Ohio State University invites applications for a full-time Post Doctoral Scholar position in Dr. Christina Dyar’s lab. The overarching goal of Dr. Dyar’s lab is to advance our understanding of psychological mechanisms through which different types of stigma-related stressors (e.g., discrimination, microaggressions) impact mental health and substance use among LGBTQ+ individuals.

The Postdoctoral Scholar will contribute to ongoing projects in Dr. Dyar’s lab (e.g., cross-sectional, longitudinal, and ecological momentary assessment studies of stigma, mental health, and substance use among LGBTQ+). They will also have opportunities to analyze existing data, to author and co-author manuscripts, and to gain exposure to and mentorship on grant writing. For more information about Dr. Dyar’s research, please visit: https://nursing.osu.edu/faculty-and-staff/christina-dyar and https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Christina-Dyar or search NIH REPORTER (https://reporter.nih.gov/ ) for R01 MH138335 and R01 DA058642 to find additional details.

The expected start date for the position is Summer or Fall 2027 and the expected length of the position is 2 years (pending satisfactory completion of responsibilities during the first year).

For full consideration, please submit your application by November 1, 2026. At that time, the review of applications will begin. Applications will continue to be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until January 31, 2027.

Minimum Education required, degree level and focus area

• Ph.D. in social/behavioral/health sciences or a related field (e.g., psychology, public health, nursing, sociology) by the start date

Minimum Years of Experience required

• 4-5 years of experience conducting quantitative and/or qualitative social/behavioral/health sciences research

Desired Qualifications

• Ability to analyze both qualitative and quantitative data
• Experience publishing in peer-reviewed journals
• Ability to design and implement a study
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong project management skills (e.g., organization, time management)

Additional Information:

Term:

2 years, pending successful performance in Year 1 (with the possibility of extending the position beyond 2 years)

Location:

On-site and hybrid applications will be considered. Must reside in the state of Ohio for the duration of the position.

Newton Hall (0275)

Position Type:

Term (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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