Post Doctoral Scholar

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Post Doctoral Researcher to pursue specialized research training, education and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health; plans, designs and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the assigned research lab; collects and analyzes data for research sponsored by appropriate agencies and Institutions; identifies and selects problems to be studied; develops and troubleshoots new experimental techniques and protocols; attends research seminars; contributes to manuscript preparation and supports technical writing; participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding; performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Psychology required
• Requires successful completion of a background check
• Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen

Responsibilities

• Participates in experiment design and evaluation
• Executes experiments
• Performs data analysis
• Reports to principal investigator (PI)
• Develops new methods for research
• Develops and details understanding of current relevant scientific literature
• Develops and troubleshoots new experimental techniques and protocols which benefit the general research laboratory
• Prepares research results for publication in reports, papers, journals, books and other media
• Prepares seminars and lectures for dissemination of knowledge, particularly the results of research undertaken
• Attends research reviews and seminars
• Participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding
• Participates in preparation of manuscripts for publication
• Supports grant writing
• Performs additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

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