Post Doctoral Scientist - Vascular Biology and Imaging

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH conducts cardiovascular and vascular imaging research, offering opportunities to design experiments, analyze data, and contribute to peer-reviewed publications under mentorship. The appointment is up to seven years, emphasizing development toward independent research and grant activity.

The role requires a PhD or equivalent and strong collaborative, technical, and communication skills, with engagement across clinical and pediatric research

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science, required.
• Research experience from PhD program, required.
• Effective interpersonal skills in interactions with scientists, physicians, and lab colleagues.
• Excellent laboratory technical skills.
• Excellent computer skills; proficiency in data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research under faculty mentor.
• Assists in training and supervision of technical staff performing techniques.
• Records and analyzes data generated by the research study.
• Contributes to development of hypotheses from results.
• Assists with preparation of scientific papers for publication.
• Presents findings at local and national research forums.
• Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts within NCH or OSU.
• Works toward research independence and grant proposals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Laboratory skills

Computer skills

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

PET imaging

Imaging analysis

Job description

Overview

Dr. Mitchel Stacy's lab is focused on the development and validation of quantitative imaging techniques that allow for characterization of cardiovascular diseases and vascular remodeling. Of particular interest is PET imaging of skeletal muscle perfusion and PET/CT-based molecular imaging of vascular inflammation and calcification in the setting of Peripheral Artery Disease. Experimental work and training will be focused on pre-clinical models of peripheral vascular disease (small and large animal) and clinical cardiovascular imaging. Clinical imaging projects will be conducted in collaboration with the Ohio State University College of Medicine and additional pediatric hospitals across the United States.

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.

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