IT Project Scientist I - Research Data Navigation
About The Position
Conducts independent research in a specific scientific area, designs experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings. Oversees and assists junior research staff and students. Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts independent research. Develops project aims, objectives, and experimental techniques. Supervises and mentors junior research staff and students. Trains and supervises technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program. Records and analyzes data generated by the research study. Develops hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed. Independently prepares scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Presents findings at local and national research forums. Writes first drafts of grant proposals and manuscripts. May be CO-PI on grant applications. Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University. Prepares to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.
Requirements
- PhD in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Biomedical Informatics, or a related field.
- 1+ years of experience with secondary data research (e.g., clinical, administrative, registry, or EHR data) and clinical research study design/data analysis.
- Peer-reviewed scientific publication and grant proposal writing track record required.
- Project management experience, including planning, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and development of standard operating procedures.
- Must reside in or be willing to relocate to the Columbus, OH region.
- PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science, required.
- Three years of relevant research experience after PhD program, required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an academic medical center, health system, or clinical research environment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts independent research.
- Develops project aims, objectives, and experimental techniques.
- Supervises and mentors junior research staff and students.
- Trains and supervises technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program.
- Records and analyzes data generated by the research study.
- Develops hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed.
- Independently prepares scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Presents findings at local and national research forums.
- Writes first drafts of grant proposals and manuscripts.
- May be CO-PI on grant applications.
- Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University.
- Prepares to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.
- Research Data Navigation
- Secondary Data Resource Repository
- Clinical Research Project Management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
