Post Doctoral Scholar- CATALYST

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center invites applications for a post‑doctoral scholar to pursue independent and specialized research training in the Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking in Health Services and Implementation Science Research (CATALYST).

Responsibilities include collaborating with the PI on IT innovations in healthcare, presenting at conferences, publishing in peer‑reviewed journals, seeking external funding, and guiding students,

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in Health Management and Policy, Health Services or a related field.
• Successful completion of a background check; pre-employment physical including a drug screen may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator on research investigating topics related to information technology innovations in healthcare, quality improvement and patient safety, and population health management.
• Prepare oral presentations for national and international scientific conferences, workshops and seminars.
• Write and submit manuscripts, articles and research reports for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Seek external funding and take a lead in developing research proposals for submission.
• Participate as co-investigator in new research grant submissions.
• Develop projects, collect data, and conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis in new research projects designed as pilot work for new grant submissions.
• Participate in bi‑monthly research team meetings to coordinate ongoing and new research projects.
• Participate in training and oversight of students.
• Additional duties may be assigned based on the needs of ongoing and new research projects.

Education

PhD or equivalent degree in Health Management and Policy, Health Services or a related field

Job description

Post-Doctoral Scholar

We are seeking a post‑doctoral scholar to pursue independent and specialized research training and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor in the Center for the Advancement of Team Science, Analytics, and Systems Thinking in Health Services and Implementation Science Research (CATALYST).

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the Principal Investigator on research investigating topics related to information technology innovations in healthcare, quality improvement and patient safety, and population health management.
• Preparing oral presentations for national and international scientific conferences, workshops and seminars.
• Writing and submitting manuscripts, articles and research reports for publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Seeking opportunities for external funding and taking a lead in developing research proposals for submission.
• Participating as co‑investigator in new research grant submissions.
• Developing projects, collecting data, and conducting qualitative and quantitative analysis in new research projects designed as pilot work for new grant submissions.
• Participating in bi‑monthly research team meetings to coordinate ongoing and new research projects.
• Participating in training and oversight of students.
• Additional duties may be assigned based on the needs of ongoing and new research projects.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in Health Management and Policy, Health Services or a related field.
• Successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be required to complete a pre‑employment physical including a drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University is an equal‑opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.