Post Doctoral Scientist - Mental Health/Bipolar Research

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide-Children’s Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research seeks a research fellow to lead an independent project under an RI principal investigator. You will design experiments, analyze data, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications in a collaborative setting at NCH.

The role offers mentorship, professional development, and a pathways toward research independence within the institute, with potential transitions to staff scientist or independent investigator roles.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant field is required.
• Strong experience with designing experiments and data analysis from doctoral work.
• Demonstrated ability to publish and present research findings.

Responsibilities

• Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research under mentorship.
• Records and analyzes data generated by the research study and prepares hypotheses for further work.
• Assists in preparing scientific papers for publication and presents findings at conferences.
• Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts and advances toward independence.
• Supports training of technical staff involved in the project.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Lab techniques

Computer skills

Qualitative & quantitative methods

Project management

Research experience from PhD program

Education

PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field

Tools

R

SPSS

Python

Job description

Overview:Dr. Eric Youngstrom’s team conducts research focused on mental and behavioral health and prevention of self-injury. Strengths include expertise in clinical assessment, mood disorders, autism, and an array of projects around self-injury prevention.With guidance from Dr. Youngstrom, you will be responsible for leading an independent project that addresses shared interests and aligns with your career goals. You will have many opportunities to develop professionally and will be part of a cohort of IMBHR fellows. Multiple career paths for growth at NCH include becoming a clinical scholar, staff scientist, or independent investigator in the research institute.Read more about the program at the link below:Institute for Mental and Behavioral Health Research | Nationwide Children'sJob 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 lbsFREQUENTLY: Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Standing, WalkingCONTINUOUSLY: 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/kneelAdditional 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\"