Post Doctoral Scientist - Jang Lab

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital is looking for a skilled researcher with a PhD to join their team. This role involves designing experiments, analyzing data, and preparing findings for publication under the mentorship of experienced scientists. Candidates should have strong laboratory skills and project management experience.

The successful applicant will collaborate on ongoing research and work towards funding independence. Outstanding interpersonal skills are essential for effective teamwork. This is an exciting opportunity in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science, required.
• Research experience from PhD program, required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research, designs experiments, and analyzes data under guidance.
• Assists in training technical staff.
• Prepares scientific papers for publication.
• Presents research findings at forums.
• Works 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

Appointment is a maximum of 7 years in length.

Overview

Conducts research, designs experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings under the mentorship of an established RI principal investigator or Senior Research Scientists.

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.

Qualifications

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

Experience: Research experience from PhD program, 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.

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, squatting/kneeling.

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.

Additional Information

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