Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Pediatric Research

10 Nationwide Children's Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children’s Hospital 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.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Ohio State University and other research efforts, with growth toward independent proposal development and external funding.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Present 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Lab techniques

Computer skills

Qualitative methods

Quantitative methods

Education

PhD or equivalent

Job description

Nationwide Children’s Hospital 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.

The role emphasizes collaboration with Ohio State University and other research efforts, with growth toward independent proposal development and external funding.