Post Doctoral Scholar

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

We invite applications for a Post Doctoral Scholar to work under the direct supervision of Prof. Joshua Smyth in the Department of Psychology at The Ohio State University. These positions will broadly be working on research related to the dynamic relationships amongst stress, emotion, behavior, and health in daily life, and the development of interventions to enhance outcomes. The specific responsibilities of the candidate will depend on candidate skills, interests and goals, as well as fit with our research priorities. There are opportunities to work on laboratory-based, field, and/or intervention studies, and have extensive already-collected data available for secondary analysis. The post doctoral scholar will have extensive opportunities to publish, access to exceptional resources to facilitate their independent research and will be part of a dynamic group of interdisciplinary scholars within an outstanding research-focused department. The initial appointment will be for one year; funding is available for yearly reappointment contingent upon satisfactory performance.

Requirements

• Applicants must have obtained or will obtain a PhD (with a focus on health psychology/behavioral medicine or a related domain) by the start of hire
• Demonstrate a history of high-quality and productive relevant research (as documented by research publications).

Nice To Haves

• Applicants with experience in relevant research domains (e.g., stress, emotion, intervention)
• Ambulatory assessment methodologies (e.g., EMA, wearable devices)
• Advanced statistical approaches (e.g., MLM)
• Grant writing
• Clearly articulated research and training goals are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data analyses
• Preparation of manuscripts and conference presentations
• Contributing to grant preparation
• Data collection and/or management
• Participation in interdisciplinary research groups

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.
• 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