Post-Doctoral Fellow

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Postdoctoral Scholar to support epidemiological research related to multiple animal species and public health. The Postdoctoral Researcher will be expected to conduct research and provide technical assistance to the PI, students, and trainees as needed.

Requirements

• PhD in epidemiology or a related field.
• Valid Driver’s License to drive in the US for research projects.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with programing language (Stata/R/SAS).
• Experience in veterinary epidemiology.
• Qualitative research approaches.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Collecting and organizing data for research activities, which may involve driving to farms and collecting different types of samples for research purposes.
• Collaborating with the PI in the generation and testing of research hypotheses and data analysis, writing of papers, grants, and reports, and preparation of presentations and lectures.
• Attending, participating, or presenting at laboratory meetings, seminars, graduate and undergraduate lectures, and conferences as needed.
• Performing miscellaneous office duties as assigned by the PI including, but not limited to, ordering supplies and helping the PI in the organization and coordination of meetings and projects.
• Maintaining frequent communication with other faculty and collaborators including students, veterinarians and farmers.
• Helping with teaching responsibilities related to preventive medicine and epidemiology including reviewing lectures, assignments and rubric, and grading.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree