Post Doctoral Scientist - Kidney/Urology Research

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus (OH)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A pediatric research hospital in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a postdoctoral scientist to conduct research and design experiments under mentorship. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and relevant research experience, strong interpersonal skills, and be able to prepare scientific publications. This position offers a full-time commitment.

Qualifications

Research experience from PhD program is required.

Responsibilities

Designs experiments and conducts research under faculty mentorship.
Assists in training and supervision of technical staff.
Records and analyzes data generated by research study.
Prepares scientific papers for publication.
Collaborates with research efforts at NCH or The Ohio State University.
Works toward research independence.

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

A postdoctoral scientist position is available in Dr. Baker/Amado’s laboratory in the Kidney and Urinary Tract Center at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Linda Baker, MD, a NIH-funded physician surgeon scientist, recently joined NCH as Co-Director and Principal Investigator in the Kidney and Urinary Tract Center and as a Clinical Professor of Urology at The Ohio State University.

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

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

Licensure

(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, neck flexion/extension, hand use (grasping, gripping, turning), hearing acuity, data interpretation, peripheral vision, problem solving, reaching above shoulder, repetitive hand/arm use, seeing (far/near), sitting, squat/kneel

Additional Physical Requirements

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

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

Seniorit y level