Post Doctoral scholar- General Internal Medicine

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University College of Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join a research program focused on patient-centered outcomes research in cancer control, emphasizing patient-reported outcomes and patient engagement.

The role supports training in PROs, contributes to manuscript preparation, and collaborates across disciplines with opportunities to present at conferences and develop grant proposals. A PhD in a related field and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in social or behavioral science with health applications.
• Strong quantitative or mixed methods training for patient-centered research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with publication potential.
• Ability to work independently within an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support scientific research in social and behavioral science for PROs and cancer control.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, abstract submission, and presentations.
• Assist with management of ongoing research projects.
• Engage in capacity-building activities related to PROs and cancer control.
• Assist with development of grant proposals.
• Participate in additional research activities.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Scientific writing

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in social or behavioral science

Job description

The Division of General Internal Medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine is recruiting a Postdoctoral Scholar to join a research program focused on patient centered outcomes research in cancer control. The position is structured to support training and research in the area of patient-centered outcomes research, with an emphasis on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and the science of patient engagement.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting scientific research activities in the area of social and behavioral science such as survey research, systematic reviews, qualitative methods, and more (50%)
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, abstract submission, and presentation of research at conferences and other scientific/community venues (20%)
• Assist with the management of ongoing research projects (10%)
• Engaging in capacity building activities related to patient-centered outcomes research and cancer control (5%)
• Assist with the development of grant proposal (5%)
• Additional activities (10%)

Required Qualifications

• PhD in a social or behavioral science discipline (for example, psychology, health services research, public health, sociology, communication, health economics or a related field) with a demonstrated focus on health applications
• Strong quantitative or mixed methods training appropriate to patient-centered measurement or stakeholder engaged research
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including a record of, or strong potential for, peer reviewed publication
• Ability to work independently while also functioning well within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team

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.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.