Post Doctoral Scientist - Jang Lab

Nationwide Children's Hospital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a research scientist to conduct experiments, design research protocols, and collaborate with faculty mentors. The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent degree and experience from their PhD program.

This role involves analyzing data, preparing scientific papers, and developing hypotheses. Candidates must demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and possess excellent laboratory and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Research experience from PhD program, required.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments, develop protocols, and conduct research under faculty guidance.
• Assist in the training and supervision of technical support staff.
• Record and analyze data generated by research studies.
• Prepare scientific papers for publication and present findings.
• Collaborate with ongoing research efforts.
• Work towards research independence and funding proposals.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Excellent laboratory technical skills

Excellent computer skills

Skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods

Ability to proactively manage and drive projects

Education

PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science

Job description

Overview

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

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.

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