Postdoctoral Fellow - Health Behaviors & Congenital Heart Disease
About The Position
The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute to research on health behaviors, healthcare experiences, and psychosocial functioning among adolescents and young adults with congenital heart disease in Dr. Kristen Fox’s research program. Under the mentorship of an established research institute principal investigator or Senior Research Scientist, the fellow conducts research, designs experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings. The role includes contributing to and leading manuscripts, supporting grant development, assisting with study oversight, and mentoring students and research staff. The appointment may last a maximum of seven years. The fellow will receive mentorship, training, and professional development through the Patient-Centered Pediatric Research Program, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and the Fox Research Lab. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with research efforts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and The Ohio State University while working toward research independence and preparing to seek external funding.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant field of science.
- Research experience gained during a PhD program.
- Effective interpersonal skills when interacting 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.
Nice To Haves
- Research interests in substance use, digital health interventions, cardiovascular health promotion, patient-provider communication, or disease self-management.
Responsibilities
- Design experiments, develop protocols, and conduct research under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
- Assist in training and supervising technical support staff in techniques needed for the research program.
- Record and analyze research data.
- Assist in developing hypotheses for further investigation based on study results.
- Assist with preparing scientific and technical papers for peer-reviewed journals.
- Present findings at local and national research forums.
- Collaborate with ongoing research efforts at Nationwide Children’s Hospital or The Ohio State University.
- Work toward research independence and prepare to submit proposals to and obtain funding from external granting agencies.
- Contribute to and lead manuscripts, support grant development, assist with study oversight, and mentor students and research staff.
Benefits
- Mentorship, training, and professional development opportunities through the Patient-Centered Pediatric Research Program, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and the Fox Research Lab.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
