Post Doctoral Scientist - Injury Research and Policy

Nationwide Children's Hospital

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About The Position

Overview: The Center for Injury Research and Policy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to support research on transportation injury prevention, including teen driving, cellphone use while driving, and impaired driving. The fellow will analyze NIH-funded study data, lead publications, and contribute to grant development while collaborating with partners at The Ohio State University. Applicants should hold a relevant PhD and have demonstrated research experience. The fellowship offers a competitive salary and funding for conferences, coursework, and pilot projects. Apply by emailing a cover letter, CV, unofficial transcripts, and a writing sample to [email protected]. Read more at this link Motao Zhu Team Job Description Summary: Conducts research, designs experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings under the mentorship of an established RI principal investigator or Senior Research Scientists. Appointment is a maximum of 7 years in length. Job Description: Essential Functions: Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Assists in the training and supervision of technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program. Records and analyzes data generated by the research study. Assists in the development of hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed. Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals. Presents findings at local and national research forums. Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University. Works toward research independence, preparing to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science, required.
• Effective interpersonal skills required in interactions with scientists, physicians, and laboratory colleagues.
• Excellent laboratory technical skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• Ability to proactively manage and drive projects.
• Research experience from PhD program, required.

Responsibilities

• Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
• Assists in the training and supervision of technical support staff in performing specific techniques essential to carrying out the research program.
• Records and analyzes data generated by the research study.
• Assists in the development of hypotheses for further investigation from the results of the studies performed.
• Assists with the preparation of scientific and technical papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Presents findings at local and national research forums.
• Collaborates with other ongoing research efforts either at NCH or at The Ohio State University.
• Works toward research independence, preparing to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees