Post Doctoral Scientist - Biobehavioral Health

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to support research in pediatric oncology and transplantation. You will collaborate with faculty for project design, data analysis, and dissemination of results.

This role requires a PhD or equivalent in a related field and strong interpersonal, laboratory, and computer skills. You will assist with training staff, publication preparations, and work towards becoming an independent researcher.

Qualifications

• Research experience from PhD program is required.
• Familiarity with pediatric oncology or hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments under faculty mentorship.
• Assist in training technical support staff.
• Analyze and present research data.
• Collaborate with ongoing research efforts at NCH and Ohio State University.
• Work towards research independence.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Laboratory technical skills

Computer skills

Qualitative and quantitative research methods

Project management

Education

PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Dr. Ahna Pai in the Center for Biobehavioral Health (CBH) seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to partner with faculty in the formulation, development, and implementation of research in the area of pediatric oncology, hematopoietic stem cell or solid organ transplantation. The CBH conducts research on topics related to pediatric health including regimen self-management and adherence, nutrition, pain, neurodevelopment and coping and adjustment in the context of diagnosis and treatment.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be integral to maintaining the strong collaborative reputation of CBH through ensuring the integrity of research study design, data collection, management, analysis, and dissemination.

Job Description Summary

Conducts research, designs experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings under the mentorship of an established RI principal investigator or Senior Research Scientists. Appointment is a maximum of 7 years in length.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
• Assists in the training and supervision of technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program.
• Records and analyzes data generated by the research study. Assists in the development of hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed.
• Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Presents findings at local and national research forums.
• Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University.
• Works toward research independence, preparing to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.

Education Requirement

PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science, required.

Licensure Requirement

(not specified)

Certifications

(not specified)

Skills

• Effective interpersonal skills required in interactions with scientists, physicians, and laboratory colleagues.
• Excellent laboratory technical skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Ability to proactively manage and drive projects.

Experience

Research experience from PhD program, required.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally: Bend/twist, climb stairs/ladder, lifting/carrying 11-20 lbs. Frequently: lifting/carrying 0-10 lbs, standing, walking. Continuously: audible speech, color vision, computer skills, decision making, depth perception, flexing/extending of neck, hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, hearing acuity, interpreting data, peripheral vision, problem solving, reaching above shoulder, repetitive hand/arm use, seeing far/near, sitting, squat/kneel.

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

Pressure in this position will vary depending on the workload. The workload will be heavy but manageable most of the time. Pressure may arise in the face of deadlines associated research and manuscript writing.

EOE Statement

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet