Research Associate- Neurology

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Ohio State University’s Neurology Department seeks a Research Associate to contribute to planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in neurodegenerative disease and translational neuroscience.

You will collect and analyze data, refine methods, coordinate across NeuroMAP initiatives, review literature, and support grant proposals and SOPs to advance the research mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3 years of relevant experience with an associate’s degree, or 1 year of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.
• Pre-employment physical, including a drug screen, may be required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret research data.
• Assist in developing and refining methodologies and experimental designs.
• Coordinate NeuroMAP activities and establish research standards and controls.
• Review scientific literature and support manuscripts, reports and conference presentations.
• Assist in preparing grant proposals to secure extramural funding.
• Coordinate lab activities and supervise staff and students.
• Oversee routine maintenance and testing of lab equipment.
• Facilitate collaboration across NeuroMAP pillars and ensure study readiness.

Skills

Data analysis

Lab coordination

Manuscript preparation

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

3 years of relevant experience with associate’s degree or 1 year with bachelor’s degree

Tools

REDCap or other research data systems

Job description

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Job Title: Research Associate

Neurology Department: Medicine | Neurology

The Department of Neurology seeks a Research Associate to contribute to the planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational biological/health science laboratory investigating neurodegenerative disease and related translational neuroscience research.

• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting research data.
• Assisting in the development and refinement of methodologies, experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical approaches.
• Supporting research operations and coordination across NeuroMAP initiatives, and establishing appropriate controls, criteria, and research standards.
• Critically reviewing relevant scientific literature, supporting the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and presentations for national and international conferences, and contributing to project documentation.
• Assisting the principal investigator and NeuroMAP directors in preparing grant proposals to secure new or renewal extramural funding and supporting the maintenance of standard operating procedures, research inventories, and operational workflows associated with NeuroMAP activities.
• Coordinating laboratory activities and work assignments for postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and staff.
• Overseeing routine maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment.
• Performing other tasks as assigned to advance the research mission, including facilitating collaboration across NeuroMAP’s research pillars and ensuring operational readiness for ongoing studies.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3 years of relevant experience required with associate’s degree, or 1 year of relevant experience required with bachelor’s degree.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.
• Qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Prior experience in clinical, translational, laboratory, biomedical, or neuroscience-related research operations is preferred. Experience with biospecimen handling, imaging and assessment coordination, REDCap or other research data systems, inventory management, equipment oversight, and cross-functional collaboration is highly desirable.

NeuroMAP is developing a shared research infrastructure to advance longitudinal, multi-modal neurodegeneration and brain-aging research. This position will strengthen operational capacity by coordinating logistics across research pillars, standardizing documentation and processes, and ensuring readiness for study visits, laboratory activities, equipment utilization, and biospecimen workflows. The role will support NeuroMAP-wide data integration efforts by facilitating the linkage of clinical, imaging, neuropathologic, and molecular data, while serving as a central resource for day-to-day research operations and implementation support. Working closely with the NeuroMAP Research Scientist, Directors, and program leadership, the incumbent will help develop and implement shared services, SOPs, training materials, inventories, tracking systems, and scalable workflows that enhance collaboration, operational efficiency, and the long‑term growth of the NeuroMAP research program.

Location: Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

As Buckeyes, we accomplish more together. No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care. Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit. We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.