Research Scientist - – Abdominal Transplantation and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery

Nationwide Children's Hospital • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Overview: Open position for a Research Scientist in Dr. Jaimie Nathan's Abdominal Transplantation and Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery program. -Conducts clinical and translational research studies and data analysis of clinical data and samples in conjunction with Dr. Jaimie Nathan. -Candidates with background and experience in pediatric transplantation and hepatopancreatobiliary diseases and research data analysis are preferred. -Collaborates and interacts with other researchers doing similar studies at NCH (including within the Center for Surgical Outcomes Research) and at other research institutions. Read more about the program at the link below: Jaimie D. Nathan 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.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in relevant field of science, required.
• Research experience from PhD program, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with background and experience in pediatric transplantation and hepatopancreatobiliary diseases and research data analysis are preferred.

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