Post Doctoral Scientist - Cardiovascular Research - Li Lab

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, OH, invites applications for a postdoctoral-level research position in the Deqiang Li Lab. The appointment is up to seven years, with a focus on experimental design, data analysis, and presenting findings under established supervision.

You will work closely with faculty, collaborate with The Ohio State University, and contribute to manuscript preparation while developing independent project ideas and pursuing potential external funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant science field.
• Strong hands-on laboratory experience and data analysis skills.
• Proven ability to design, execute, and interpret experiments.
• Experience presenting findings at scientific venues is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research under faculty mentorship.
• Assists in training and supervising technical staff and carries out routine techniques.
• Records and analyzes data; helps generate hypotheses for further study.
• Prepares scientific papers for publication and presents findings locally and nationally.
• Collaborates with other research efforts at NCH and The Ohio State University.
• Builds towards independent research and assists in seeking external funding.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Laboratory skills

Computer skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Project management

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

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.

Overview

Dr. Deqiang Li Lab

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.

"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"