Post Doctoral Scholar

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Post-Doctoral Scholar to pursue specialized research training and expertise in planning and execution of clinical research projects in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health; implements research studies in extramurally funded studies of effects of environmental exposures on mental health, using a variety of methodologies including neuropsychological testing, EEG, and neuroimaging. Primary role would be in the Margolis Environment Brain and Behavior (EBB) Lab with a focus on overseeing ongoing partnerships in Ghana with the Kintampo Health Research Center, and assisting with other federally funded multisite projects, where needed. Duties include: helps oversee study activities in Ghana and other R01 projects, as needed; helps with ECHO analyses, assists in performing statistical analyses; writes and prepares manuscripts, articles, and research reports for publication and presentation; writes and submits grant applications to obtain funding to support research; provides supervision for research assistants and diagnostic interviewers; attends research seminars and lab meetings; performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or related fields required
• Ability to translate adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research preferred.
• Requires successful completion of a background check.
• Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Degree in School Psychology is preferred (licensure not required)
• experience in neuroimaging preferred
• Experience and publication in environmental exposures science is preferred
• Knowledge about the ECHO program is preferred

Responsibilities

• helps oversee study activities in Ghana and other R01 projects, as needed
• helps with ECHO analyses
• assists in performing statistical analyses
• writes and prepares manuscripts, articles, and research reports for publication and presentation
• writes and submits grant applications to obtain funding to support research
• provides supervision for research assistants and diagnostic interviewers
• attends research seminars and lab meetings
• performs additional duties as assigned

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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees