Research 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 an experienced Research Scientist to support research on transportation injury prevention. Job Description Summary: Conducts independent research, designs experiments, analyzes data, and presents findings under the mentorship of a principal investigator. Assists with training and mentorship. Job Description: Essential Functions: Designs experiments, develops protocols, and conducts research with faculty PI under minimal guidance. Serves as a mentor and training aide to new or junior staff. Trains and supervises 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. Prepares 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. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet

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 with faculty PI under minimal guidance.
• Serves as a mentor and training aide to new or junior staff.
• Trains and supervises 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.
• Prepares 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees