Post Doctoral Scholar

The Ohio State University

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The laboratory of Dr. Robin Queen in Biomedical Engineering at The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, seeks a Post Doctoral Scholar. Dr. Queen’s laboratory is seeking a highly motivated and independent postdoctoral scholar to join a dynamic, multi-center, interdisciplinary team focused on developing a prognostic model of second Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury risk. The study team includes researchers and clinicians as part of the ACL-CARE consortium, who are dedicated to improving access to high-quality care for individuals who have sustained an ACL injury, with the ultimate goal of reducing the risk of subsequent injury following return to unrestricted physical activity. The postdoctoral scholar will gain experience in clinic-based biomechanical testing and analysis, as well as in the longitudinal tracking of adolescent patients following ACL reconstruction. This position will involve coordination of a multi-center study encompassing clinical and biomechanical assessments and the review of medical records. The successful candidate will contribute to grant proposal preparation, including the development and submission of a K99/R00 application, and will be expected to disseminate research findings through multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals annually and presentations at national and international conferences.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in biomedical sciences, biomedical engineering, kinesiology, athletic training, physical therapy, or a related field
• Doctoral degree awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining
• Experience in biomechanics data collection methods including motion capture, electromyography, in-shoe load measurements, in-shoe force measurements, and force plates
• Publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience giving presentations at national scientific conferences
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative research environment
• Experience mentoring junior researchers

Nice To Haves

• Degree in either physical therapy or athletic training
• Demonstrated expertise in programming (MATLAB or python)
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis (R studio working knowledge is preferred)
• Clinical assessment of sports injuries
• Previous work in adolescent populations

Responsibilities

• Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students within the laboratory
• Collaborating with researchers on laboratory- and clinic-based biomechanics assessments
• Engaging with faculty within the James Crane Sports Medicine Institute at The Ohio State University, members of the study team at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Virginia Tech, and collaborators at High Point University
• Coordination of a multi-center study encompassing clinical and biomechanical assessments and the review of medical records
• Contribution to grant proposal preparation, including the development and submission of a K99/R00 application
• Dissemination of research findings through multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals annually and presentation at national and international conferences
• Willingness to engage directly with adolescent clinical patients and collaborating physicians
• Help manage and maintain laboratory equipment
• Manage IRB tasks
• Order supplies and equipment
• Perform 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree