Post Doctoral Scholar- CATALYST

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, OH seeks a Post-Doctoral Scholar to pursue independent research training under a scientific mentor in the CATALYST center, focusing on information technology innovations in healthcare, patient safety, and population health management.

You will collaborate with the Principal Investigator on projects, prepare presentations for leading conferences, write manuscripts, and contribute to grant submissions.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in Health Management and Policy, Health Services or related field required.
• Background check is required; pre-employment drug screen/physical may be required.

Responsibilities

• Pursue independent and specialized research training under a scientific mentor.
• Collaborate with PI on research about IT innovations in healthcare, quality improvement and patient safety, and population health management.
• Prepare oral presentations for national/international conferences, workshops and seminars.
• Write and submit manuscripts and research reports for peer‑reviewed journals.
• Develop proposals for external funding and take a lead in developing grant submissions.
• Collect data and conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses for pilot projects.
• Participate in bi‑monthly research team meetings and oversee trainees.

Education

PhD in Health Management and Policy

Health Services or related field

Job description

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); collaborates with Principal Investigator (PI) on research investigating topics related to information technology innovations in healthcare, quality improvement and patient safety, and population health management; prepares oral presentations for national and international scientific conferences, workshops and seminars; writes and submits manuscripts, articles and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals; seeks opportunities for external funding and takes a lead in developing research proposals for submission; participates as co-investigator as appropriate in new research grant submissions; develops projects, collects data, and conducts qualitative and quantitative analysis in new research projects designed as pilot work for new grant submissions; participates in bi‑monthly research team meetings to coordinate ongoing and new research projects; participates in training and oversight of students; additional duties may be assigned based on needs of ongoing and new research projects.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: PhD or equivalent degree in Health Management and Policy, Health Services or related field required. Requires successful completion of a background check; selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre‑employment physical including a drug screen.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.